The Congress did not issue any formal congratulatory message after India beat Pakistan by five wickets in the Asia Cup final that took place at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Operation Sindoor' post over India's Asia Cup win also evoked mixed reactions from Congress leaders.

India's cricket team clinched their ninth Asia Cup title after defeating Pakistan by five wickets in a closely contested T20 final in Dubai. This drew massive cheers from the Prime Minister with reference to Operation Sindoor.

"Operation Sindoor on the games field. The outcome is the same - India wins! Congrats to our cricketers," PM Modi said in a post on X.

However, some Congress leaders said that it is not right to "compare a cricket match to a battlefield"

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