Jaya Bachchan's 'Sindoor' Remark on Pahalgam Attack Sparks Controversy: A Look at the Issue
Jaya Bachchan's 'Sindoor' Remark on Pahalgam Attack Sparks Controversy: A Look at the Issue
Veteran actress and Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan recently found herself embroiled in controversy after questioning the name of 'Operation Sindoor,' a welfare scheme aimed at helping families of Kashmiri Pandit migrants. Her comments, made during a discussion on the Pahalgam terror attack, have ignited a debate and drawn criticism from various quarters. Let's delve into the details of the incident, the context surrounding it, and the reactions it has elicited.
What is 'Operation Sindoor'?
Operation Sindoor was launched in 1997 by the Jammu and Kashmir government to rehabilitate Kashmiri Pandit families who were displaced due to the surge in terrorism in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The name 'Sindoor' (vermilion) was chosen to symbolize the restoration of happiness and prosperity to these displaced communities, referencing the traditional Hindu custom of applying sindoor as a sign of marital bliss and good fortune.
The Controversy: Bachchan's Questioning of the Name
During a conversation about the Pahalgam terror attack, where several Kashmiri Pandits were killed, Jaya Bachchan questioned the appropriateness of the name 'Operation Sindoor.' She reportedly asked why the operation was named 'Sindoor' when the attack had