Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday praised the Indian Army for its cross-border Operation Sindoor, claiming that their actions have compelled Pakistan to plead for a "ceasefire" within four days.
Congress MP Manish Tewari on Sunday opined that the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan is not a "ceasefire" as it was not a war. He stated that India was "punishing" Pakistan for promoting terrorism and asserted that "Pakistan must stop encouraging terrorist activities again
Earlier on Saturday, India also played down the role of the US in achieving an agreement on cessation of hostilities saying that the understanding had been reached between DGMOs of the two countries.
India and Pakistan have worked out an understanding on the stoppage of firing and military action, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday and noted that India will continue its firm and uncompromising stance against terrorism.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia is ready for 'direct talks' with Ukraine, according to a report by CNN. The development comes as the US and European leaders press for a ceasefire.
This came after President Trump on Sunday welcomed the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan saying that millions of people could have died if the peace had not been worked out. The US President was making a reference to a potential nuclear fallout between the two nations.
The BRS leader emphasised that India has always maintained that issues with Pakistan should be handled "bilaterally", between the two countries, and not "trilaterally", or with the involvement of other nations.
Former Indian cricketers Shikhar Dhawan and Virender Sehwag lashed out at Pakistan as the nation violated the understanding reached with India on the stoppage of firing and military action.
Pakistan had suffered serious loses in the short conflict with four of its air bases targeted on Saturday morning...this was a retaliation against Pakistan pushing drones and missile into Indian territory after Operation Sindoor.
Ravinder Raina, a senior BJP leader, hailed the Indian Army's decisive response to Pakistan's alleged misadventures, claiming that India's actions in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi thwarted Pakistan's plans.
"In light of the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, the earlier request for the voluntary closure of shops and other establishments is hereby withdrawn. All shops and establishments are now permitted to operate as usual," the post said.