'Pakistan Lied About Me': Air Marshal Dharkar Exposes Fake Narrative On Retirement Before Op Sindoor

Retired Air Marshal Sujeet Dharkar has finally spoken about the moment he narrowly missed one of India’s most significant military operations in recent years. Just days after retiring as Vice Chief of Air Staff, India launched Operation Sindoor following the Pahalgam terror attack. Now, in a candid conversation on Times Axis Podcast DefCon, Dharkar reveals he “desperately wanted” to be part of the war room and admits he would have delayed retirement had he known the operation was only a week away. The interview also revisits the fake propaganda pushed by pro-Pakistan accounts claiming he was removed for refusing to fight Pakistan — a narrative India later debunked. Dharkar calls it a clear example of modern information warfare and narrative manipulation during conflict. From regret and duty to propaganda and patriotism, this is a powerful inside account from a man who spent four decades serving the Indian Air Force.