A political typhoon has erupted over Indian Railways tickets featuring Operation Sindoor and a picture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with the Congress accusing the BJP government of military operation for political gains in advance of the Bihar elections.
Congress Accuse BJP over Operation Sindoor on Railway Tickets
Piyush Babele, media advisor to senior Congress leader and previous Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath, shared a photograph of an IRCTC e-ticket on social media platform X. “This is an example of the way commercial-obsessed the Modi government is. They are the usage of ‘Op Sindoor’ as an commercial on railway tickets. They are selling even the army’s valour like a product. This isn’t patriotism — it’s bargaining,” Babele wrote.
The ticket, booked for the Bhopal-Jhansi course on May 17 in the third AC coach of the Sampark Kranti Express, shows a photograph of PM Modi along a caption highlights ‘Operation Sindoor’. Babele similarly alleged that when you consider that India successfully achieved Op Sindoor against Pakistan, the BJP has been attempting to use the army’s achievements for electoral gain.
BJP Leaders make irresponsible statements
“While India has historically avoided politicising the armed forces, BJP leaders first made irresponsible statements, and now this—railway tickets was promotional material presenting Modi’s image and statement,” he said. “This is blatant use of the army for political advantage in the upcoming Bihar elections. Such practices should be at once banned.”
Railway Board official Dilip Kumar issued an statement following the talk. “We are happy with our military for effectively wearing out Operation Sindoor. The whole country is celebrating their bravery. As a tribute, Indian Railways determined to focus on this message on tickets and illuminate stations with the tricolour showcasing Operation. It’s a national campaign to spread the message of the operation’s success.”
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