He said that while the international community urges de-escalation, India is merely responding to Pakistan's actions, adding that the military operation was a direct response to the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives.
The Delhi High Court on Friday directed Trinamool Congress leader Saket Gokhale to publish a public apology within a week to former diplomat Lakshmi Puri, as per the court's previous judgment on July 1, 2024.
Former Indian Ambassador Vidya Bhushan Soni criticised Pakistan amid ongoing tensions, calling it a "failed state" incapable of responding effectively due to internal disarray. He praised India's measured response and highlighted the professionalism of the Indian armed forces.
Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam attack and India's decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif stepped in to advise his brother, current Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on the need for a diplomatic approach to e
He said that India will not get the opportunity again as Pakistan will work diplomatically with America and make sure that somebody gets in the middle of it.
The Former Diplomat also mentioned that Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif promised retaliation following the launch of Operation Sindoor since he doesn't want to be seen as helpless.
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy urged India and Pakistan to show restraint and indulge in "direct dialogue" following Operation Sindoor, a targeted strike mission to destroy terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pok in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
Former Indian Ambassador to China, Gautam Bambawale, stated on Wednesday that Operation Sindoor should not be viewed as an 'escalatory move,' but rather as a deterrent aimed at preventing Pakistan from aiding, financing, and training terrorists and sending them to India.
The sources said contact was also established with Russian NSA Sergei Shoigu, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Diplomatic Adviser to French President Emmanuel Bonne
Parthasarthy said that the Indian government had to respond as terrorists based in Pakistan targeted tourists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on April 22.