Operation Sindoor Debate: Congress Misfires as Jaishankar, Tharoor Shape Narrative

A panel on Mojo Story dissected the political storm surrounding Operation Sindoor, with sharp focus on Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar’s revelation that Pakistan was informed only after India’s military strikes — contradicting Rahul Gandhi’s allegation of pre-warning.

Sugata Srinivasaraju and Dilip Cherian slammed Congress’s line of attack as a strategic blunder.

“Targeting Jaishankar just strengthens Modi’s narrative,” Sugata said.
Cherian added, “They picked the wrong issue. It’s hurting them more than the government.”

Meanwhile, Shashi Tharoor, who led India’s diplomatic outreach in the U.S., emerged as the breakout figure. Though not formally nominated by Congress, Tharoor defended India’s actions eloquently and called out Western hypocrisy on terrorism.

“Tharoor’s doing the job Jaishankar was expected to do abroad — and he’s winning hearts,” said Madhavan Narayanan.

The panel highlighted Congress’s internal contradictions — attacking the government at home while party MPs represent India abroad. The party’s failure to nominate Tharoor or Rahul Gandhi for the delegation was widely seen as a missed opportunity.

Modi’s use of Sindoor symbolism and emotional appeals to widows of terror victims was described as electorally potent.

“It resonates with the public — especially women voters,” Sugata noted.

Opposition parties like TMC and NCP played it smarter, sending key leaders without undercutting the national narrative.

Bottomline: The BJP has turned a military operation into a political advantage. Congress, in contrast, appears fractured — with Tharoor elevating India’s diplomatic case even as party leadership fumbles its messaging.