Row erupts as KBC hosts officers Sofiya Qureshi, Vyomika Singh after Operation Sindoor
The special episode will feature the officers recounting key moments from India's Operation Sindoor conducted against terror camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22.
The appearance of the three officers, however, has sparked a controversy, with many netizens calling it a "PR" stunt and 'political mileage'.
Both Colonel Sofiya and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh held press briefings while the mission was ongoing.
The makers recently released a teaser of the episode, set to air on August 15, showing KBC host Amitabh Bachchan giving the officers a grand welcome.
'This is just unbelievable. Operation Sindoor heroes appearing on national TV show KBC Just because one 'nationalist' party wants to milk some votes?' one user posted on X.
"Have you ever seen anything like this after a military operation in any serious country? How is this even allowed for someone in service? The current regime is shamelessly using our forces for its petty politics and hyper-nationalism," another user said.
'Our Army was sacrosanct, above politics, beyond PR. Today, Modi govt parades serving soldiers on shows like KBC for image building. Even our Army has been made a political tool for Modi's PR. Our forces are to defend the nation, not a politician's brand,' a user posted on X.
A user also questioned if armed forces protocol allows sending officers on reality shows like KBC.
"The Indian Armed Forces have some protocol, some dignity and huge respect. Politicians are ruining it for their personal benefit. That's shameful," he said.
What the regulations say:
Uniform use in social and cultural settings: Uniforms are generally discouraged in social venues such as restaurants, hotels, or while shopping — except when attending official social functions such as those held in the Officers' Mess.
Headgear (caps) must not be worn inside such venues, including at social gatherings (explicitly listed alongside church services and formal meetings).
Uniforms may be worn at social events within the Officers' Mess, including dances or gatherings organised by the military.
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