Op Sindoor: TMC’s smart pivot, Congress’ missed opportunity

Following Operation Sindoor, Abhishek Banerjee’s strong stance against Pakistan resonated with the Indian diaspora in Tokyo. Shashi Tharoor criticised Trump’s India-Pakistan hyphenation, but Congress missed leveraging his expertise. TMC’s calibrated nationalism contrasts with Congress’s approach, marked by attacks on Jaishankar. While TMC aligns with the national mood, Congress faces criticism for its messaging, potentially impacting its political narrative.