During a Lok Sabha debate on Operation Sindoor, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MP Supriya Sule challenged Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Tejasvi Surya's remarks regarding Jawaharlal Nehru's approach to the Indian armed forces. The exchange occurred during a heated discussion on the government's handling of Operation Sindoor, with Sule objecting to Surya's claim that Nehru did not support the modernization of the army.

Surya, representing Bengaluru South, asserted that Nehru had a "stated policy that India did not require an army," preferring to rely on the police for security. He further claimed that Nehru dismissed the need for army modernization, a statement Sule vehemently opposed.

Sule, the MP for Baramati, responded sharply, accusing Surya of insulting the armed forces and their families. She emphasized that national security should transcend political lines and declared that the opposition would support the government on matters of national interest. "Tejasvi Surya, if you haven't read history, then read it," Sule retorted, underscoring the importance of historical accuracy in parliamentary debates. She stressed that the country should always come first, before any political party or family.

Sule also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for including opposition leaders in the all-party delegation for Operation Sindoor, viewing it as an example of his "large-heartedness". She highlighted the Congress party's initial support for the government during the crisis, reinforcing the idea of national unity.

The debate surrounding Operation Sindoor has been intense, with discussions spanning over 16 hours in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. The operation itself is viewed differently by the ruling party and the opposition. The BJP has presented Operation Sindoor as a decisive military success, while the opposition has raised concerns about transparency and accountability. Congress MP Praniti Shinde even labeled the operation a "tamasha" (spectacle), demanding clarity on its objectives and outcomes.

The broader context of the debate includes discussions on the Pahalgam terror attack, India's relationship with Pakistan, and the role of international actors. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed questions about Donald Trump's claim of a ceasefire mediation between India and Pakistan, asserting that there was no such intervention.

The exchange between Sule and Surya highlights the ongoing political tensions surrounding historical narratives and national security. While Sule emphasized the need for historical accuracy and national unity, Surya focused on criticizing past Congress policies and highlighting the achievements of the current government.