New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- Congress leader and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan has refused to apologise for his controversial statement questioning the Indian forces on Operation Sindoor. Chavan had claimed that India was defeated on day one of Operation Sindoor

When questioned about the opposition to his statement, Chavan remained defiant saying, "Why will I apologise? It is out of the question. The Constitution gives me the right to ask questions."

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Brij Lal on Wednesday condemned Chavan's statement on Operation Sindoor and alleged that the Congress has always been on the side of Pakistan. He further asserted that the party has consistently humiliated the country.

The BJP MP further alleg...