Eknath Shinde Slams Critics Of Operation Sindoor, Calls Rahul Gandhi A ‘Pakistani Agent’

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Shinde slammed these questioning final month’s army operation, calling their remarks “equal to treason”
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde. (PTI file photograph)
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde on Thursday hit out at critics of Operation Sindoor, India’s army motion towards Pakistan in response to the Pahalgam terror assault, and referred to as Congress chief Rahul Gandhi a “Pakistani agent”.
Talking on the get together’s basis day occasion at NSCI Dome in Worli, Shinde slammed these questioning final month’s army operation, calling their remarks “equal to treason”.
“We’re pleased with Operation Sindoor. These individuals doubt our Military, they don’t belief our forces however consider the Military chief of Pakistan as a substitute. As an alternative of saluting the bravery of our troopers, they’re asking concerning the harm to our weapons. Elevating such questions is the same as treason. They’re appearing like Pakistani brokers — Rahul Gandhi and others,” Shinde instructed the group.
He additional said that these questioning the armed forces had been “talking the language of Pakistan”.
“Those that are questioning our armed forces and asking what number of jets we misplaced — are you talking Pakistan’s language?” Shinde stated in a pointy rebuke.
He additional questioned the intent behind such criticism, including, “Is all you desire a certificates of recognition or an award from Pakistan?”
Shinde Mocks Rival Shiv Sena (UBT)
Shinde additionally mocked the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) faction because it celebrated its 59th basis day, a splinter group shaped in 2022 after Shinde’s insurrection.
“At one place, an occasion is being held by those that compromised Hindutva for the sake of energy, whereas right here we’re holding an occasion rooted within the ideology of late Balasaheb Thackeray,” he stated.
He accused the UBT faction of abandoning Hindutva and Thackeray’s legacy, describing their present situation as determined: “They’re working round for alliances… pleading, ‘please type an alliance with us.’”
Shinde continued: “Now that elections are close to, they out of the blue bear in mind Hindutva and the Marathi Manus. This solely exposes their hypocrisy.”
He additional taunted, “Why attempt to defeat somebody who’s already lifeless? The individuals already declared you politically completed within the Meeting.”
The Shinde-led Shiv Sena marked the day with a rally on the NSCI Dome, whereas Shiv Sena (UBT) held a separate celebration at Shanmukhananda Corridor.
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