Following a ceasefire, Pakistan launched drone attacks on several cities, including Srinagar, which were subsequently destroyed by the Indian Army. Shashi Tharoor responded to this on social media, criticizing Pakistan in a poetic manner.
India Pakistan Conflict: Following the declaration of a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, Pakistan violated the ceasefire. Drone attacks were launched on several cities in Jammu and Kashmir, including Srinagar. The Indian Army successfully neutralized these drones. Following this action by Pakistan, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor responded on social media, criticizing Pakistan in a poetic style. Tharoor's post went viral, sparking mixed reactions.
Pakistan's Ceasefire Violation
Given the ongoing tension between India and Pakistan, both countries had announced a ceasefire, which India viewed as a positive step. However, hours after the announcement, Pakistan violated the ceasefire. Pakistan launched drone attacks on Srinagar and other cities. The Indian Army responded by shooting down the drones. This action by Pakistan concerned Indian officials and was seen as a serious security threat to India.
Shashi Tharoor's Poetic Response
Responding to Pakistan's violation, Shashi Tharoor posted on his Twitter account. Quoting the famous Hindi couplet, "Uski fitrat hai mukar jaane ki, uske wade pe yakin kaise karu" (His nature is to renege, how can I trust his promises?), Tharoor criticized Pakistan's behavior. In this poetic way, Tharoor expressed his anger and disappointment towards Pakistan.
Tharoor clearly stated that Pakistan's promises and ceasefire agreements cannot be trusted.
The Need for Peace
While criticizing Pakistan, Tharoor reiterated the need for peace. In another post, Tharoor wrote that India never desired a prolonged war but wanted to teach terrorists a lesson. He also emphasized that "peace is essential" and a priority for India. This statement reflects India's inclination towards peaceful resolutions, a key component of its foreign policy.
Mention of Operation Sindur
Tharoor also mentioned 'Operation Sindur' in his posts, referring to the Indian Army's action against terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. This operation was launched following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22nd. Tharoor stated that this operation, targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Kashmir, was crucial for India's internal security.
