Indian opposition demands defense minister's resignation over 'lies' about soldiers' deaths in 2025 conflict

India's opposition Congress party is demanding the resignation of Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, accusing him of misleading parliament regarding the deaths of Indian soldiers during the May 2025 conflict with Pakistan. The criticism intensified after the government officially released the names of six armed forces personnel who perished in the military engagement.

This disclosure marks the first official acknowledgment of military casualties from the conflict, which New Delhi termed "Operation Sindoor." The names were added to the Roll of Honour on the National War Memorial website, a move noted by Indian media as a significant step in transparency concerning the war's toll.

The opposition's demand highlights a growing political rift over the handling of information related to the conflict. Congress asserts that the defense minister's statements were inaccurate, creating a controversy that could impact the government's credibility on national security matters.