Perception of Nationalism seems to have changed in last two years. Consider range of issues including hanging of Afzalguru, JNU or eating of beef, or inviting Pakistan artists or activities of NGOs, any one who opposes Govt policies is deemed to be anti-national. It was therefore natural that any one who questioned any aspect of recent " surgical strikes" would inevitably be branded as anti-national or pro Pakistan element. The fact of the matter is the PM maintained a dignified silence his colleagues have been very critical. Uma Bharti has stated that such doubters should be sent to Pakistan, while Meenakshi Lekhi has brand a well known defense analyst as an ISI agent and another spokes person has suggested that Delhi CM should be strapped on to a drone with a camera and despatched to POK.

 Infact, dispassionately if the situation is analyzed entire opposition including Sonia and Rahul from Congress also supported the Surgical Strikes and Rahul Gandhi even praised the PM. This has been disowned by Pakistan but we can understand. And moreover Pakistan took the international press to the site and The New York Times, Washington Post, BBC and CNN refuted India's claim of surgical strikes including UN representative,which brought severe embarrassment to us. Therefore when some leaders wanted to see the proof not because they disbelieved Indian Army, but they wanted to prove that that the Pakistan is wrong. But while this being the situation, the Govt's bold action on LOC is now linked to  UP and Punjab elections. Regrettably even the army has been dragged into the center of this. Had the Govt handled post strike phase with more care and less chest thumping, the gallantry of our soldiers would not have been eclipsed. 

As a matter of fact, it all started by the Govt's second rung leaders who credited the PM and the Govt, taking the cue, party workers went ahead with putting up banners and posters in UP and Punjab which are going to polls. It is natural that no opposition likes this and started questioning the authenticity. All political parties are playing politics be it natural disasters, rapes, riots, water disputes,etc. But please remember all of them unanimously say that politics must not be played on security and national issues but rarely do they walk the talk. There is no need for BJP leaders to become hyper sensitive and react acerbically. We are proud of our army and have faith and respect in its capabilities. Questioning the government in a democracy is not to be viewed as doubting or insulting  the army, it is questioning the government. And every electorate has right to know the truth. The Govt need not make the video coverage of the operation public. It can take the opposition into confidence and share the information to address their concerns and avoid prolonged public debate and drama.The most disgusting feature is, the ruling parties having brute majority on the floor of the house, do not respect the opposition, be it Central Govt or State Govts Ex- AP or TS . The ruling party wants that they shouldn't be questioned, but is it healthy trend in a democracy?