Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh has stirred political waters by questioning External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s recent comments about Operation Sindoor, an Indian mission to rescue nurses from war-torn Sudan. Singh’s interpretation of Jaishankar’s remark—that Pakistan was informed in advance—has raised eyebrows and opened up a wider conversation about diplomatic protocol and public communication.
What Jaishankar Said About Operation Sindoor
Speaking about Operation Sindoor, Jaishankar praised the coordination between Indian authorities and other nations during the evacuation mission. In passing, he mentioned that even Pakistan was informed in advance about the mission. The comment was meant to highlight the scale of international cooperation involved in safely extracting Indian nationals.
However, Singh zeroed in on that statement, interpreting it as a signal that India may have shared critical operational details with Pakistan—a country with which India has long had strained ties.
Singh’s Criticism: A Diplomatic or Political Dig?
Responding to Jaishankar, Singh posted on social media:
“His statement suggests they informed Pakistan in advance. Why would we share such sensitive info with a nation we don’t trust?”
Singh’s remark has added fuel to political speculation. His choice to publicly question India’s diplomatic approach signals a broader political disagreement, not just with the ruling party’s policies but with its messaging style.
While Singh has a history of controversial statements, this one caught attention because it touches on both national security and India-Pakistan relations—two subjects that rarely escape scrutiny.
Context Behind the Comment
Operation Sindoor was launched during the height of conflict in Sudan, where multiple countries were racing against time to evacuate their citizens. India’s coordination with foreign governments, including Gulf and African nations, was seen as a successful case of diplomacy in crisis.
Whether Pakistan was “informed” or “consulted” remains ambiguous. In high-stakes operations like these, nations often use diplomatic backchannels to prevent airspace issues and avoid misunderstandings.
Why This Matters
Singh’s take on Jaishankar’s remark revives an ongoing debate: How much transparency is too much when it comes to foreign policy? While Jaishankar aimed to showcase India’s growing diplomatic maturity, Singh’s critique taps into the fear that India might be revealing too much to an adversary.
For readers and observers, this situation highlights the thin line diplomats walk between clarity and confidentiality—and how easily political narratives can reshape public interpretation.
