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Deccan Herald
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
PM Modi to hold rally in Rajasthan today
Hello readers! Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend a rally in Rajasthan today. Meanwhile, the delegations of politicians sent across the world to present India's views on terror have begun their duties. As they do so, Maharashtra Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar stirred a row by questioning why missiles worth Rs 15 lakh each were being used to intercept Pak drones that cost much less? Stay tuned to DH for the latest political updates.
The Print
21-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Why use missiles worth Rs 15 lakh each to intercept Pak drones costing much less? Cong leader
Nagpur, May 21 (PTI) Maharashtra Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Wednesday questioned the rationale behind what he called using missiles costing Rs 15 lakh each to intercept Pakistan-fired Chinese drones costing Rs 15,000 a piece during 'Operation Sindoor'. Talking to reporters in Nagpur, the former state minister sought to know if it was wrong to ask the government about losses suffered in a conflict.
India Gazette
21-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Only work of Congress leaders is to lower army's morale": Maharashtra CM Fadnavis slams Wadettiwar statement
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 21 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday slammed Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar over his statement criticising the Central government. Condemning Wadettiwar's statement, the Chief Minister stated that the only work of Congress leaders is to lower the 'army's morale.' Addressing a press conference, CM Fadnavis stated, 'As I have said earlier, what can be said to fools? Congress leaders do not see the difference between things; for them, there is no difference between drones used by farmers in the fields and combat drones. So, what answer should be given to such people? The only work of Congress leaders is to lower the army's morale.' Earlier today, Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar criticised the Central government for not being transparent on whether the Indian forces sustained any loss or casualties after the border tensions flared up following the Pahalgam terror attack. He mentioned that 'questions are being raised' about any loss to the Indian forces, saying that he has heard that Pakistan used cheap China-made drones while India responded with costly missiles. 'There are discussions that they (Pakistan) launched 5,000 China-made drones, and the value of each drone was Rs 15,000. To destroy each drone worth Rs 15,000, we launched missiles worth Rs 15 lakh. This was a part of China's tactic, these are the discussions, however I don't know the truth,' Wadettiwar said during a press conference. He further alleged that India agreed to a cessation of hostilities only on the directions of the United States, but the people deserve to know whether any Rafale fighter jets were downed or not. 'Now questions are being raised about the damage done to us. You (Centre) shook hands on the directions of US, the Pakistani soldier we had was given back, now to ask questions regarding this what is so wrong with it in a democracy? That we should know how many casualties there are, how many soldiers are hurt, how many Rafales have been downed,' the Congress leader mentioned. Demanding that the Centre clarify that Operation Sindoor was beneficial for India while also being honest about any losses to our side, he said, 'There are also discussions that our three-four Rafale jets were shot down, the government should give a clarification that there were no losses and that we benefited from this (Operation Sindoor), that this is the truth, we damaged Pakistan this much.' 'After a battle, I don't think it is weakness to talk about this. This is the first time in India that after a war the party is taking out a victory rally, there are doubts in people's mind about this BJP government,' he added. In response to the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, in which precision strikes destroyed terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoK) and eliminated nearly 100 terror operatives at key bases in Pakistan. India responded effectively to subsequent Pakistani aggression and pounded its airbases. On May 10, an understanding regarding the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan was announced. India has said that the agreement on stopping military action was done bilaterally and Pakistan DGMO had reached out to his Indian counterpart. (ANI)
India Gazette
21-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Congress' Vijay Wadettiwar demands Centre clarify damage to Indian forces during Op Sindoor
Nagpur (Maharashtra) [India], May 21 (ANI): Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar on Wednesday criticised the Central government for not being transparent on whether the Indian forces sustained any loss or casualties after the border tensions flared up following the Pahalgam terror attack. He mentioned that 'questions are being raised' about any loss to the Indian forces, saying that he has heard that Pakistan used cheap China-made drones while India responded with costly missiles. 'There are discussions that they (Pakistan) launched 5,000 China-made drones and the value of each drone was Rs 15,000. To destroy each drone worth Rs 15,000, we launched missiles worth Rs 15 lakh. This was a part of China's tactic, these are the discussions, however I don't know the truth,' Wadettiwar said during a press conference. He further alleged that India agreed to a cessation of hostilities only on the directions of the United States, but the people deserve to know whether any Rafale fighter jets were downed or not. 'Now questions are being raised about the damage done to us. You (Centre) shook hands on the directions of US, the Pakistani soldier we had was given back, now to ask questions regarding this what is so wrong with it in a democracy? That we should know how many casualties there are, how many soldiers are hurt, how many Rafales have been downed,' the Congress leader mentioned. Demanding that the Centre clarify that Operation Sindoor was beneficial for India while also being honest about any losses to our side, he said, 'There are also discussions that our three-four Rafale jets were shot down, the government should give a clarification that there were no losses and that we benefited from this (Operation Sindoor), that this is the truth, we damaged Pakistan this much.' 'After a battle, I don't think it is weakness to talk about this. This is the first time in India that after a war the party is taking out a victory rally, there are doubts in people's mind about this BJP government,' he added. In response to the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, in which precision strikes destroyed terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoK) and eliminated nearly 100 terror operatives at key bases in Pakistan. India responded effectively to subsequent Pakistani aggression and pounded its airbases. On May 10, an understanding regarding the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan was announced. India has said that the agreement on stopping military action was done bilaterally and Pakistan DGMO had reached out to his Indian counterpart. (ANI)
News18
21-05-2025
- Politics
- News18
'Insult to Army': BJP Slams Congress Over Remarks On Drone Costs, Operation Sindoor
Last Updated: Calling the Congress "DG ISPR", BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla condemned its leaders for their comments on drones and claims that Pakistan had shot down Rafale fighter jets The BJP on Wednesday likened the Congress to the public relations department of the Pakistani armed forces, slamming its party leader Vijay Wadettiwar for his remarks criticising the central government on Operation Sindoor. Calling the Congress 'DG ISPR", BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla condemned its leaders for their comments on the cost of drones and claims that Pakistan had shot down Rafale fighter jets. 'Congress has officially replaced DG ISPR," Poonawalla said in a post on X. 'Sena Ka apman = Cong ki pehchaan." Congress has officially replaced DG ISPR Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar – Pakistan shot 3-4 Rafale jets– Govt fired 15 lakh worth each missiles to target Chinese drones who were worth 15k– We suffered more loss Kharge ji says Chut Put warGhulam Mir says Thodi si… — Shehzad Jai Hind (Modi Ka Parivar) (@Shehzad_Ind) May 21, 2025 He listed out Wadettiwar's claims about the Rafale jets, drone costs and how India suffered more losses, and further highlighted statements made by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Ghulam Ahmad Mir. 'The incoming drones sent by Ghulam Ahmad Mir and Vijay Wadettiwar make it seem that the Congress party is behaving more like DG ISPR (Inter-Services Public Relations). It looks like the Congress party has taken the onus on themselves to create content for Pakistan since Pakistani YouTubers' and influencers ' shops have been shut down in India," he attacked Congress during a press conference in Delhi, as per news agency ANI. 'There are discussions that they (Pakistan) launched 5,000 China-made drones and the value of each drone was Rs 15,000. To destroy each drone worth Rs 15,000, we launched missiles worth Rs 15 lakh. This was a part of China's tactic, these are the discussions, however I don't know the truth," Wadettiwar had alleged. The BJP spokesperson accused the Grand Old Party of propagating Pakistan's narrative, and 'sharing the delusion" that the Pakistan army won during the increased hostilities at the border. 'The Congress is clearly assisting Pakistan to propagate its narrative. Congress shares Pakistan's delusion that the Pakistan army won," he said. He further challenged the Congress to show how the party had responded post the 26/11 terror attacks, adding, 'Why don't they tell the world the big moves they made after 26/11? 'Sena ka apman, yahi Congress party ki ban chuki hai pehchan; maano Congress aur Pakistan do shareer ek jaan." India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 as a response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 civilians were killed. Indian armed forces targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). After India's strike on terror infrastructure, Pakistan responded with cross-border shelling across the Line of Control (LoC) and Jammu and Kashmir, as well as attempted drone attacks targeting civilian areas along the border regions. In response, India neutralised Pakistani air defence apparatus, radar infrastructure, and communication centres, and inflicted heavy damage across 11 airbases in Pakistan.
