India, July 17 -- Moments of national crisis often unify a country, prompting collective grief, introspection, and institutional learning. In the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, India stood at such a juncture. While the courage and professionalism of our armed forces are beyond question and deserve the nation's deepest gratitude, the conduct of our political leadership has raised serious concerns about transparency, accountability, and responsibility in matters of national security. It is now confirmed that India lost fighter aircraft during Operation Sindoor. However, this critical information was not disclosed by the political leadership. There was no formal statement in Parliament either: Instead, the information emerged through veiled...