External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced India's transformed approach to Pakistan-sponsored terrorism during Monday's Lok Sabha session. The minister declared an end to strategic restraint policies while presenting Operation Sindoor as a watershed moment. India will respond directly to cross-border attacks and refuse dialogue outside terrorism discussions. The nation rejects nuclear threats and maintains that good relations cannot coexist with terrorist activities. Jaishankar emphasized that terrorists will face treatment as direct enemies rather than proxy forces.
The minister firmly rejected claims about American intervention in recent India-Pakistan tensions following the Pahalgam attack. Prime Minister Modi and former President Trump held only two conversations during the crisis period. Washington played no role in de-escalating May tensions between the neighboring countries. Trade matters remained separate from security discussions throughout the diplomatic exchanges. Jaishankar urged opposition parties to demonstrate unified support against terrorism similar to parliamentary delegations abroad.
The minister firmly rejected claims about American intervention in recent India-Pakistan tensions following the Pahalgam attack. Prime Minister Modi and former President Trump held only two conversations during the crisis period. Washington played no role in de-escalating May tensions between the neighboring countries. Trade matters remained separate from security discussions throughout the diplomatic exchanges. Jaishankar urged opposition parties to demonstrate unified support against terrorism similar to parliamentary delegations abroad.
