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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday stirred fresh controversy with an objectionable remark on Operation Sindoor, carried out by the Indian defence forces against Pakistan and its terror infrastructure.

Mann expressed displeasure over the BJP's alleged use of 'sindoor' (vermillion) for political gains ahead of the Ludhiana bypolls while talking to the media, saying, "Is this a One Nation, One Husband scheme?"

"BJP is seeking votes in the name of Operation Sindoor. These people have turned 'sindoor' into a joke. They are sending sindoor to every home. Will you now apply 'sindoor' in (Prime Minister Narendra) Modi's name? Is this a 'one nation, one husband' scheme?" Mann said.

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BJP reacted to Mann's remarks and said that it wasn't a satire but vulgarity dressed as leadership. BJP Chandigarh, in an X post, said, "Bhagwant Mann just mocked Operation Sindoor, asking: 'Will you wear sindoor in Modi’s name? Is this One Nation, One Husband? This isn’t satire. This is vulgarity dressed as leadership."

"Let’s be clear: Operation Sindoor was launched after Hindu women were targeted by terrorists, identified by their sindoor. It was about justice for the innocent, not a joke," the BJP further added in its post.

BJP furtehr said, "He cannot grasp the meaning of sindoor — A symbol of love, sacrifice, and strength for every Indian woman. Bhagwant Mann didn’t insult BJP. He insulted every widow of a soldier, every mother of a martyr, every woman of Bharat."

Mann was speaking about BJP's recent announcement of a nationwide campaign to highlight PM Modi's leadership and success, Operation Sindoor, India's mission against Pakistan-backed terrorism in the Pahalgam terror attack.

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Following the campaign announcement, some reports asserted that BJP will distribute sindoor to every home under the campaign. However, the BJP and the Press Information Bureau (PIB) later called the reports false.

The name 'Sindoor' had earlier drawn criticism from West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, who had alleged that the name was the BJP's brainchild and was politically motivated.