After the cessation of hostilities between India and Pakistan, former Minister of State for External Affairs and BJP leader V Muraleedharan on Saturday said that it is in the interest of both countries and Pakistan should stop promoting terrorism in all forms.
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) on Saturday welcomed the decision by India and Pakistan to halt all military actions on land, at sea, and in the air.
Following the understanding between India and Pakistan, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday asserted that they should continue the battle against terrorism, adding that preparations that India was doing as a nation to combat terrorism should go ahead with full flow.
The United States has applauded India and Pakistan's decision to reach an understanding amid tensions between the two nations in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, with Vice President JD Vance praising the diplomatic efforts behind the breakthrough.
"Peace is essential. I am very glad, India never wanted a long-term war. India wanted to teach terrorists a lesson, I believe that lesson has been taught. The other details are awaited," Shashi Tharoor told ANI.
Former Director General of Police of Jammu and Kashmir, SP Vaid, on Saturday welcomed the India-Pakistan ceasefire and said that Pakistan must learn from India and abandon the policy of using terror as a "state policy."
India and Pakistan have worked out an understanding on 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.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday expressed cautious optimism regarding ceasefire in military actions between India and Pakistan, emphasising the need for continued vigilance in countering terrorism.
The Mumbai Police on Saturday issued an order prohibiting the use of firecrackers, fireworks, and rockets within the limits of Brihanmumbai from May 11 to June 9 due to tensions between India and Pakistan in the aftermath of Pahalgam terror attack.
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Saturday accused Pakistan of harbouring terrorists and targeting civilians while stressing the need for a decisive response to its actions.
In unwavering response to the recent heinous acts of terrorism amid India-Pakistan tensions and in steadfast support of our armed forces' resolute stance, PGIMER on Saturday launched a campaign to establish an Emergency Blood Reserve.
"We have to stand solid like a wall against a country (Pakistan) which is a threat to the whole world. At some point or another, the world leaders have to decide if this country should even be allowed to have nuclear weapons. The nuclear weapons in this country should be disarmed and destroy