‘We Had Full Freedom’: Air Force Chief Counters Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Hands Tied’ Claim On Op Sindoor

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh defended the government’s role in Operation Sindoor, emphasizing the strong political will that allowed the armed forces to operate without restrictions. Speaking at an event in Bengaluru, he said any constraints during the operation were self-imposed by the forces themselves, who decided the rules of engagement to control escalation. This comes days after Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi questioned the government’s political will during a Parliament debate, accusing it of tying the hands of pilots by restricting attacks on Pakistan’s air defense systems. The Air Chief’s remarks directly countered these claims, highlighting full freedom given to the armed forces.#airchiefmarshalsingh #opsindoor #rahulgandhi #politicalwill #indianairforce #loksabha #rulesofengagement #nationalsecurity #indiapakistan #defence #toi #toibharat