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A fresh political controversy has erupted in West Bengal after the state government omitted the term 'Operation Sindoor' from an upcoming assembly resolution meant to honor the Indian armed forces. The resolution, expected to be tabled during the monsoon session, will praise the armed forces for their response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, but without mentioning the name of the military operation, which has been highlighted nationally and internationally by the central government.

Following the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 people in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian armed forces launched a high-level counter-terror operation named ‘Operation Sindoor’. The Modi government has been openly crediting the success of this operation as a symbol of India's uncompromising stance against terrorism emanating from Pakistan and PoK.

However, the West Bengal government’s draft resolution, as per the state assembly committee, is titled:
“Success of Armed Forces in Combating Terrorists”
The term ‘Operation Sindoor’ has been deliberately omitted, drawing sharp criticism from the BJP.

BJP MLA and Chief Whip Shankar Ghosh accused the Mamata Banerjee-led government of politicizing national security.

"This is an insult to the brave men and women of our armed forces. Operation Sindoor was a historic and decisive move against terror. Removing its name is a disrespectful act that exposes ignorance or political bias."

A BJP legislator added that the resolution's drafters seem clueless about how military operations are named or why such designations matter in preserving the narrative and morale of the armed forces.

While there has been no formal statement from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) defending the omission, insiders suggest the party is trying to avoid naming specific military operations that could be seen as politically charged or aligned with central government narratives.

The resolution, according to the assembly committee, will condemn the April 22 killings in Pahalgam and appreciate the “coordinated efforts” of the armed forces, but without endorsing any operation name or political framing.

The resolution will be debated for two hours on Tuesday, during the current assembly session. BJP MLAs are expected to protest on the floor of the House, possibly demanding an amendment or pushing for the reinsertion of the term “Operation Sindoor.”