An explosive admission by India’s top military chief has triggered a political and defence uproar.
General Anil Chauhan, India’s Chief of Defence Staff, is under intense pressure to resign after acknowledging the loss of several Indian Air Force jets — including Rafales — in recent aerial encounters with Pakistan. His remarks at a defence summit in Singapore have ignited a political firestorm back home.
Without revealing exact figures, Chauhan stated:
“The real issue is why they were shot down, not how many.”
The comment is being seen as a stunning admission of military failure, shaking India’s national security narrative.
Former army officers like Pravin Sawhney have slammed the revelation, calling it a blunder too big to ignore. “Two days of grounded jets? That alone is resignation-worthy,” Sawhney said, casting doubt on India’s claimed success in Operation Sindoor.
Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge has demanded an emergency parliamentary session and an independent inquiry, accusing the Modi government of hiding the truth from the nation.
Even hardliners within the ruling BJP, including Subramanian Swamy, have joined the calls for Chauhan’s ouster — with Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah also facing political heat.
As the fallout intensifies, military accountability has taken center stage in India’s national discourse.
