Indian Army Chief Mocks Pakistan’s Victory Claim Linked to Asim Munir’s Promotion

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi mocked Pakistan’s claim of victory in Operation Sindoor, citing General Asim Munir’s promotion as symbolic, not strategic. India asserts Pakistan sought a truce after severe military losses, including crippled air defences and downed jets, while leveraging strategic messaging to shape the conflict’s global perception.

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi took a swipe at Pakistan’s narrative over Operation Sindoor, ridiculing the notion that the conflict’s outcome could be measured by the promotion of Pakistan’s General Syed Asim Munir to Field Marshal in May.

Speaking on August 4, General Dwivedi said a Pakistani would claim victory merely because their army chief was elevated in rank. He described this as an example of “narrative management,” where perceptions shape beliefs more than battlefield realities. Highlighting the influence of messaging, he noted that India’s slogan “Justice done: Op Sindoor” gained massive global traction.

Dwivedi explained that strategic communication targeted domestic, adversary, and neutral audiences, allowing India to assert control over the conflict’s storyline. He underscored the importance of social media in reinforcing India’s version of events.

Pakistan’s government had hailed Munir’s promotion as recognition for “ensuring the security of the country and defeating the enemy.” However, India maintains that Pakistan sought a ceasefire due to the severe damage inflicted during Operation Sindoor. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal previously said such victory claims mirrored Pakistan’s past tactics in 1971, 1975, and the 1999 Kargil War.

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Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh recently disclosed that in under 90 hours of combat, India’s strikes crippled Pakistan’s air defence, leaving it vulnerable to greater losses if hostilities continued. He also revealed that Indian forces shot down five Pakistani fighter jets during the operation.

The remarks add to India’s ongoing effort to counter Pakistan’s self-proclaimed victories, framing the narrative as one where military outcomes—not ceremonial titles—decide the winner.