Rekha Gupta and Jaya Bachchan Clash Over “Operation Sindoor” Name

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Member of Parliament Jaya Bachchan have engaged in a public disagreement regarding the name of India’s recent response to the Pahalgam attack, “Operation Sindoor.” Gupta criticized Bachchan for questioning the chosen name, suggesting Bachchan’s Bollywood background influenced her perspective.

Bachchan Questions “Operation Sindoor” Sensitivity

Jaya Bachchan raised concerns about the name “Operation Sindoor,” questioning its appropriateness in the context of a serious military operation. The implications of the name, associated with marriage and tradition, were the focus of her critique.

Gupta Defends the Name, Cites Bachchan’s “Bollywood” Lens

In response, Rekha Gupta defended the name and criticized Bachchan for what she perceived as an overly dramatic reaction influenced by Bachchan’s career in the film industry. Gupta suggested Bachchan’s critique stemmed from a “Bollywood” perspective, implying a disconnect from the realities of the situation.