Opposition salutes forces, seeks answers on Operation Sindoor anniversary

Opposition parties paid tributes to the armed forces on the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor and pressed for accountability on the ceasefire, casualties, and China’s alleged support to Pakistan during May 2025. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh called for an independent inquiry into the operation, on the lines of the Kargil Review Committee, and stated on X that Trump’s intervention claim had been repeated widely.

At 5:37 PM IST, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a ceasefire that halted Operation Sindoor and attributed the breakthrough to intervention by President Trump; Jairam Ramesh later commented on X about this claim, noting its frequent repetition across countries and the lack of refutation by Prime Minister Modi.

The article notes that Operation Sindoor involved an armed conflict in May 2025, with reports of military losses and allegations that China supported Pakistan during the May 2025 conflict.