India, June 15 -- The United States on Sunday categorically denied reports that Pakistan's Army Chief, General Asim Munir, had been invited to the ongoing military parade in Washington, held to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the US Armed Forces.

The clarification came amid a political storm in India, triggered by reports claiming General Munir had received an invitation to the event.

The Congress party described it as a "diplomatic setback" for India, especially following Operation Sindoor - India's recent precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK).

He further questioned US intentions, stating, "This is the same person who used provocative and inciting language just before the Pahalgam terro...