India and Pakistan Agree to Ceasefire
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will brief the Parliamentary Committee next week on the military conflict that followed the Pulwama terrorist attack.
Indo-Pak Conflict: A major update has emerged amidst the ongoing tension between India and Pakistan. Both countries agreed to a ceasefire on May 10th. Meanwhile, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will brief the Parliament's Standing Committee next week on the India-Pakistan conflict and recent developments.
India's Response Intensifies After Pulwama Terrorist Attack
The April 22nd terrorist attack in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, resulted in the death of 26 innocent civilians, sparking widespread outrage across the nation.
Following this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi cut short his visit to Saudi Arabia, returned to Delhi, convened an emergency meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), and decided on b action against Pakistan.
Operation Sindur: India's Strong Military Action
On May 7th, Indian forces conducted precise strikes on 9 terrorist bases in Pakistan and PoK under Operation Sindur. This was India's decisive move against terrorism. In response, Pakistan attempted attacks using drones and gunfire, but the Indian army thwarted all attempts.
India's Clear Message: Zero Tolerance for Terrorism
In his address to the nation on May 12th, Prime Minister Modi unequivocally stated, "Talks with Pakistan will only be on terrorism. Terror and talk cannot coexist."
He also clarified that terror and trade cannot coexist, and India will not succumb to any form of nuclear blackmail.
Ceasefire Agreed Upon on May 10th
Amidst escalating military tensions, India and Pakistan agreed on May 10th to halt all military actions. This decision was reached after mediation by the United States. The announcement followed hotline conversations between the two countries' DGMOs (Director General of Military Operations).
Comprehensive Briefing to Parliamentary Committee
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will appear before the Standing Committee on External Affairs on May 19th to provide detailed information on the India-Pakistan conflict, Operation Sindur, the ceasefire agreement, and future strategies.
PM Modi's Three Clear Conditions
In his address, PM Modi also laid down three strict conditions for Pakistan:
- Terror and talk cannot coexist.
- Terror and trade cannot coexist.
- Water and blood cannot flow together.
This implies that as long as Pakistan continues to support terrorism, India will not restore any form of dialogue or trade relations.
