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Who asked you to speak in English?: Pak's bizarre counter of Indian military's Operation Sindoor anniversary presser
In May 2026, Pakistan’s Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry countered an Indian DGMO presser marking the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor by questioning the use of English. A viral video of the counter circulated as the two sides presented contrasting narratives.
Why It Matters
The exchange highlights bilateral tensions between India and Pakistan and how language can become a political provocation, amplified by social media.
Timeline
5 Events
Publication of article on Pakistan's remark about India's Op Sindoor presser
May 8, 2026
Article reports on Pakistan's 'why english?' remark related to India's Op Sindoor presser and describes Islamabad as embarrassed by the moment.
Article reporting the events published
May 8, 2026
A news article dated May 8, 2026 reports on Pakistan's response and the viral video of the counter.
Video of Chaudhry's English-language counter goes viral
May 7, 2026
A video of Chaudhry's counter circulated on social media, drawing mockery and wide sharing.
Pakistan's Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry counters by questioning English use
May 7, 2026
Pakistan's Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry reacted to the Indian presser by asking why they were speaking English, describing the remark as a counter.
Indian DGMO presser on first anniversary of Operation Sindoor
May 7, 2026
The Indian Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) and senior officers held a press briefing to mark the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor.