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A political debate surrounds former Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan's claim that India was 'defeated on Day 1' of Operation Sindoor, the May 2025 military conflict with Pakistan. Military officials counter this, with Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor (Retd) stating the IAF hit its targets and recalibrated, while Maj. Gen. Sanjay Meston (Retd) called it a 'total victory'. Conversely, political analyst Sanjay Jha cited CDS General Anil Chauhan’s admission of initial 'jet losses' and a US report noting Pakistan's success with Chinese weaponry. BJP's Tuhin Sinha questioned trusting Pakistani narratives over Indian officials, highlighting the destruction of PAF airbases and neutralization of terrorists. The broader discussion addresses the strikes on terror camps in Muridke and Bahawalpur, the subsequent ceasefire, and the recent Red Fort blast, which is being investigated as a possible revenge attack for Operation Sindoor.

On this India Today broadcast, Executive Editor Gaurav Sawant moderates a debate on the controversy triggered by Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan’s claim that India was ‘defeated on day one’ of Operation Sindoor. Major General (Retd) Sanjay Meston dismisses the allegation, asserting that the Indian Armed Forces achieved ‘total victory’ and ‘surprise’ over the enemy. The panel, including political analyst Sanjay Jha and Sushant Sareen, discusses the strategic strikes in Muridke and Bahawalpur, with General Meston emphasizing that ‘narratives are defined by the Indian Armed Forces’ and not by political rhetoric. The discussion also addresses the Chief of Air Staff’s confirmation of downed Pakistani jets.

In a heated debate on India Today, Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor and analyst Sushant Sareen countered Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan’s claim that the Indian Air Force was ‘defeated’ on day one of Operation Sindoor. While Chavan’s colleague Sanjay Jha defended the statement citing a ‘recalibration of strategy’, Air Marshal Kapoor asserted that the IAF successfully ‘took out the nine targets’ in a preemptive strike following the Pahalgam terror attack. Sushant Sareen highlighted the destruction of terror hubs in Bahawalpur and Muridke as proof of Pakistan’s defeat.

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