Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reiterated India's firm stance on talks with Pakistan, saying any future discussions will be confined to terrorism and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).
Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdev on Monday said that the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan could benefit China by drawing India into a prolonged conflict, thereby limiting its ability to focus on other regional issues.
On May 10, India and Pakistan agreed to stop all firing and military action on land, in the air, and at sea. However, hours after that, reports came of Pakistan violating the cessation of hostilities with India's air defence intercepting Pakistani drones.
In his address to the nation, PM Modi said that after the surgical strike in 2016 and the air strike in 2019, now Operation Sindoor is India's policy against terrorism.
Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal backed PM Modi against terrorism but urged stronger action, including declaring Pakistan a terror state and ending US trade with it.
Congress leader Pawan Khera on Monday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not addressing US President Donald Trump's recent remarks during his speech on Operation Sindoor. Khera also reiterated that the "hyphenation" of India with Pakistan is unacceptable.
The Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan held crucial talks on Monday at 5 pm and issues related to continuing the commitment that both sides must not fire a single shot or initiate any aggressive action were discussed
The CII, in its statement, stated that Operation Sindoor sends a firm message that India will not tolerate terrorism in any form and will respond decisively to any threat that endangers its citizens or territorial integrity.
India has swiftly rebutted US President Donald Trump's claim that trade was a factor in the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan, according to the sources.
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh raised concerns over PM Modi's silence on President Trump's revelations and called for a meeting with political leaders, questioning India's stance on US demands and mediation.