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Mains issueGS-2Editorials30 June 2026

Delayed honour: On Operation Sindoor, gains and losses

Source: thehindu.comOriginal report

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The article criticizes the Indian government for its delayed acknowledgment of soldier casualties in Operation Sindoor (April 2025 cross-border strikes) and for allegedly misleading Parliament regarding losses. It emphasizes the need for transparency and public accountability in military operations, contrasting operational secrecy with national interest and wise decision-making, highlighting the disservice done to fallen soldiers and the undermining of government credibility.

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The article criticizes the Indian government for its delayed acknowledgment of soldier casualties in Operation Sindoor (April 2025 cross-border strikes) and for allegedly misleading Parliament regarding losses. It emphasizes the need for transparency and public accountability in military operations, contrasting operational secrecy with national interest and wise decision-making, highlighting the disservice done to fallen soldiers and the undermining of government credibility.

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