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
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has demanded an urgent all-party meeting on national security, criticising the government's inaction against terrorism. He expressed concerns over terrorists operating along the borders, urging decisive steps to secure the country.
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.
Congress MP Manish Tewari on Sunday said that whenever there has been a conflict between India and Pakistan, there has been external intervention, which is a "hard truth" and it cannot be hidden. He asserted that a special parliament session is needed over the issue.
Indian stock markets, in the upcoming week starting from Monday, will be Geopolitical developments, particularly the ongoing tensions with Pakistan, macroeconomic data and the corporate earnings of the companies.
After days of tensions between India and Pakistan, the situation in Amritsar is "normal" on Sunday, with people doing their daily work and markets remaining open, an official said.
Applauding the Indian armed forces for their valour and courage, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Sunday said a befitting reply has been given to Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack.
BJP leader and former deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Kavinder Gupta on Sunday reiterated India's position that there is no need for mediation on Kashmir and that Pakistan should end its occupation.
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.