Prithviraj Chavan Claims India Defeated on Day 1 of Operation Sindoor; BJP Slams 'Insult' to Forces

A significant controversy unfolds as former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan claims the Indian Air Force was 'completely defeated' during 'Operation Sindoor'. Chavan alleged that fighter jets were shot down and the force was grounded, prompting a sharp backlash. The BJP and decorated military veterans, including Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor and Major General (Retd) Sanjay Meston, have strongly rebutted these remarks, labeling them as demoralizing and factually incorrect while highlighting the operation's strategic successes. This special report analyzes the political fallout from the Congress leader's statement. The broadcast also covers a major boost to India's maritime defense with the commissioning of the Indian Navy’s second MH-60R ‘Romeo’ helicopter squadron at INS Hansa, Goa. Experts detail the advanced anti-submarine warfare capabilities of these new assets.