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New Delhi — : External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has made it clear that India agreed to a ceasefire with Pakistan during Operation Sindoor only after a formal request came from Islamabad. Addressing the Parliamentary Committee on External Affairs on Monday, Jaishankar asserted that if Pakistan dares to violate the ceasefire or supports any act of terrorism, India will not hesitate to launch another military response. He emphasized that no foreign power was involved in brokering the ceasefire agreement.
Pakistan Was Notified Post Strike
According to Jaishankar, Pakistan was informed nearly 30 minutes after the Indian Army destroyed nine terrorist hideouts across the border on May 7. He said the Indian side clearly communicated that this was a targeted anti-terror operation and Pakistan should stay out of it. However, Pakistan ignored the warning, prompting India to prepare for further contingencies if provoked.
Political Leaders Back Government’s Firm Stance
During the high-level committee meeting, which included Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, Congress senior leaders KC Venugopal and Mukul Wasnik, Samajwadi Party’s Jaya Bachchan, and DMK’s Dayanidhi Maran, Jaishankar dismissed claims that India had pre-informed Pakistan of the strike. He clarified that this misinterpretation of facts was being spread deliberately and must be corrected.
India’s firm posture during Operation Sindoor and the post-strike diplomacy are being seen as strong indicators of New Delhi’s zero-tolerance policy on terrorism and cross-border threats.
