The 96-year-old leader's statement came after he was invited to the 22 January event, which, he 'regretfully' said, he won’t be able to attend on medical grounds.
Two days after its top party leaders declined invitation to the 22 January ceremony, Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said devotees would not accept political interference in such an event.
Like Turkey and Egypt, Pakistan is one of a handful of powers with the human resources and infrastructure to help secure the Persian Gulf as Trump’s America draws down its military presence.
ACM Katre was 2nd IAF chief to die in harness. It was at a memorial lecture in his honour where IAF chief AP Singh revealed that India shot down 6 Pakistani aircraft in Op Sindoor.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
JAI SHREE RAM