Today's Witness Tuesday, 05 August 2025, 11:57 PM, ( Updated at 11:30 AM Daily)
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Tuesday, 05 August, 2025 11:00:PM
Amidst intense debates in both houses of Parliament regarding Operation Sindoor, Jaya Bachchan, the renowned Bollywood actor turned politician from the Samajwadi Party, took a stand that resonated deeply. The discussions were heated, with emotions running high, especially as she voiced her strong objections to the government’s choice of nomenclature for the operation. Bachchan articulated a poignant critique of the name "Operation Sindoor," highlighting its contrasting symbolism.
She passionately argued that while the terrorists had brutally stripped the sindoor from the foreheads of the grieving wives of slain victims in Pahalgam, the government's framing of the operation essentially glorified this act of horror source says. Her words painted a vivid picture, emphasizing the tragedy of erasing cultural symbols as a perverse twist of valor in the face of horrific loss. This, she declared, was not just incorrect but a profound insult to their traditions and memories. As she spoke, members of the BJP rose defiantly, disrupting her line of communication and attempting to drown out her heartfelt message source says. When Priyanka Chaturvedi, a fellow parliamentarian from Shiv Sena (UBT), tried to offer her support during this tumultuous moment, Jaya's fierce spirit shone through as she asserted, “Please do not control me.”
This display of emotion was not an isolated incident; Jaya Bachchan has been known for her passionate outbursts in the house, consistently channeling her outrage into meaningful discourse. Despite the chaos around her, she has invariably succeeded in conveying her perspective to her fellow members and the wider public, leaving a lasting impact on the political landscape source says.