JAMMU, May 17 -- Senior BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister Kavinder Gupta strongly condemned the controversial statement made by Congress MLA Kothur G Manjunath from Karnataka, who questioned the authenticity of Operation Sindoor, demanding proof of the surgical strike carried out by Indian Forces deep into Pakistani territory.

In a statement issued here today, Kavinder said that such statements are not only irresponsible but also shameful and demoralizing for the brave Indian Armed Forces. "Even the Prime Minister of Pakistan and several top Pakistani leaders have acknowledged that Indian Forces carried out a decisive strike under Operation Sindoor. Yet, a Congress legislator dares to question our military's valour. The Congress ...