Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 06:44pm on 17 May 2025,Saturday India
On May 17, 2025, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar of informing Pakistan in advance about Operation Sindoor, labeling it a "crime" and demanding to know who authorized it. Gandhi shared a video, deemed "fake," allegedly showing Jaishankar admitting to prior notification. The Ministry of External Affairs refuted Gandhi's claims, stating that Pakistan was warned only after the operation commenced, not before. The controversy has intensified political debates over national security and the government's handling of cross-border operations. While the Congress party had earlier expressed support for the armed forces' actions against terror camps in Pakistan, Gandhi's recent statements have sparked calls for greater transparency and accountability. (PC: The Caravan & The Hindu)
