Manoj Jha tears into Centre over 'Op Sindoor' response

'National unity in the face of tragedy must not be exploited to shield the government from accountability'

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RJD Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha on Wednesday delivered a scathing speech in Parliament, criticising the Centre for equating itself with the nation and for politicising the valour of the Indian armed forces.

Participating in the debate on 'Operation Sindoor' in the Rajya Sabha, Jha raised serious concerns about the government's response to the Pahalgam terror attack and questioned the narrative that Pakistan did not harm any Indian assets during the operation.

He criticised the Centre for failing to acknowledge the loss of lives during the cross-border firing in Jammu and Kashmir while 'Operation Sindoor' was underway.

"The Pahalgam attack was not just the personal pain to the families of the victims but also the collective pain of the entire nation. It's time for the Parliament to apologise to the public for all the terror incidents - be it Uri or Pahalgam," Jha stated, urging an honest reflection from the political leadership of the country.

He condemned the government's repeated claims that Pakistan was unable to harm any Indian assets.