'Nation confused': Cong says 'plan to change narrative' on China role in Op Sindoor
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has accused the Indian government of inconsistency regarding the role of China in 'Operation Sindoor.' He highlighted conflicting statements from military officials and questioned if there is a deliberate effort to obscure the truth about India-China relations.
Why it matters
The controversy underscores the high political sensitivity surrounding India's border security and diplomatic stance toward China.
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday questioned what he described as conflicting statements by senior military officials on the extent of cooperation between Pakistan and China during Operation Sindoor.Sharing video clips on X, Ramesh said Deputy Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Rahul Singh had, on July 4, 2025, highlighted what he called the “very disturbingly deep nature” of the Pakistan-China partnership during the military operation.The Congress leader contrasted those remarks with comments made by former Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Anil Chauhan on August 25, 2026, saying Chauhan's account appeared to be “simply opposite” to that of Lt. Gen. Singh.“On July 4 2025, the Deputy Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen Rahul Singh had revealed the very disturbingly deep nature of the Pakistan-China jugalbandi during Operation Sindoor. On Aug 25, 2026, the former Chief of Defence Staff Gen.
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