“Insult to Armed Forces”: Kishan Reddy Slams Kharge for ‘Small War’ Remark on Operation Sindoor

New Delhi: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy launched a fierce rebuttal on Wednesday against Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge’s recent comment describing Operation Sindoor as a “small war,” calling it a “shameful insult” to the courage and sacrifice of India’s armed forces.

“Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge’s remark calling ‘Operation Sindhoor’ a minor conflict is not just irresponsible, it is an insult to the valour and sacrifice of our armed forces. By downplaying a decisive military operation, he is attempting to undermine the courage, capability, and strategic strength of India’s soldiers,” Reddy said in a sharp statement.

The Union Minister further questioned why the Congress finds itself rattled when the country and the international community are applauding the success of the operation. “While the entire world, including India, is lauding the success of ‘Operation Sindoor’, it is baffling why Congress leaders are so disturbed. When they were in power, they neglected to strengthen the Army. Now, even after losing power, they are unable to welcome the Army’s victories. This reflects the Congress party’s bankrupt mindset and their psychological instability,” he said.

Earlier, during a rally in Karnataka’s Vijayanagara, Kharge questioned the Modi government’s handling of intelligence inputs ahead of the Pahalgam attack and alleged negligence in protecting tourists. “26 people were killed in Kashmir because the Modi government didn’t provide security to tourists. Modi did not go to Kashmir because the intelligence agencies asked him not to. Why didn’t you (central government) inform the tourists not to go there (Pahalgam)? If they had, 26 lives could have been saved, and this small war (Operation Sindoor) would not have happened,” Kharge said during the Samarpana Sankalpa Samavesh.