Indian MP praises swift response in Operation Sindoor, while opposition criticizes government handling.

BJD MP Sasmit Patra praised India's swift and firm response during Operation Sindoor, emphasizing that India will act decisively if its citizens are attacked, though it does not seek war or glory. Patra made these remarks during a parliamentary discussion and as part of an all-party delegation visiting the UAE, Congo, Sierra Leone, and Liberia. The operation targeted terrorist bases after a deadly attack in Pahalgam. Meanwhile, Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi criticized the government's handling of the operation, alleging that political leadership constrained the armed forces.