Several opposition leaders have urged the Centre to convene a special session of Parliament to discuss the Pahalgam Terror Attack, Operation Sindoor and the announcement of cessation of hostilities first from Washington DC and later by the Governments of India and Pakistan.
Communist Party of India (CPI) general secretary D Raja on Monday said the government should convene a special session of Parliament to discuss Pahalgam terror attack, Operation Sindoor and India's understanding with Pakistan on cessation of hostilities and demanded that Prime Minister Naren
Defence expert DS Dhillon stressed the need for DGMO talks to address ceasefire violations along the India-Pakistan border. He emphasized discussing the firing points during violations to ensure long-term peace between the two countries and prevent further escalation.
Senior Congress leader and former MP V Hanumantha Rao on Monday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to explain to the leaders of Opposition parties the ground reality following the operation Sindoor and the understanding reached by India and Pakistan to stop military action. He reiterated the
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar received a call from Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, during which they discussed recent developments amid India and Pakistan tensions.
According to sources, multiple discussions with diplomats and representatives from various countries revealed that Pakistan did not receive the backing it had anticipated.
US Vice President JD Vance recently reached out to PM Modi amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan post the Pahalgam terror attack. The conversation centered around Pakistan's desire for an acceptable offer, but notably, nuclear options weren't discussed. PM Modi listened to the
"My communication with the Pak DGMO was conducted at 15:35 hrs yesterday and resulted in cessation of cross-border firing and air intrusions by either side with effect from 17:00 hrs, May 10, after he proposed that we cease hostilities. We also decided to further speak on May 12 at 12:00 hrs
The only discussions occurred between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs). This limited engagement became critical as a series of events unfolded, leading to Indian airstrikes on key Pakistani military installations.
This comes amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan. Bangladesh is scheduled to compete in a five T20 series against Pakistan in Lahore from May 21 onwards at Lahore and Faisalabad, but the Indo-Pak tensions have raised doubts over the series, as per ESPNCricinfo.
Congress President and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Malikarjun Kharge wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterating the Opposition's unanimous request for a special session of Parliament to discuss several issues.