A recent interview with India’s Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has stirred political controversy and raised serious questions about the Modi government's handling of military operations.
Speaking to Bloomberg, General Chauhan admitted to operational missteps during a military campaign, saying, "We corrected an error in our strike and launched aircraft again two days later to hit the intended targets."
The revelation has prompted fierce criticism from the opposition. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge demanded the formation of an independent committee, similar to the Kargil Review Committee, to investigate the defence failures.
Kharge also called for an emergency session of Parliament to disclose the truth to the nation. "The Modi government kept the public in the dark during a war-like situation. We suffered losses in the conflict with Pakistan, and only now are the real facts emerging," he said.
He further questioned the role of the United States in the reported ceasefire, referring to repeated mediation offers by then-President Donald Trump. "Trump’s repeated claims of mediating a ceasefire pose a threat to India’s sovereignty," Kharge warned.
Challenging the government, Kharge asked, "Did the Modi administration accept a ceasefire under U.S. pressure? What were the terms? When were they agreed upon? Why was the public not informed?"
He added that 1.4 billion Indian citizens have a right to know the details of any ceasefire agreement and reiterated Congress’s demand for an independent commission to review India’s defence preparedness and decision-making.
