During a heated debate in Parliament on Operation Sindoor, Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a scathing attack on the opposition. Shah intervened after opposition members raised questions about External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s statement, despite his repeated clarification that the United States played no role in the India-Pakistan ceasefire.
“The opposition does not trust India’s External Affairs Minister. But it does trust some other country. I understand the importance of ‘foreign’ in their party. But that does not mean they should impose their party’s ideology on the House. That is why they are on the opposition benches. And they will remain there for the next 20 years,” Shah said in a sharp rebuke.
He further added, “We listened patiently when their members spoke. I will tell you tomorrow how many lies they have told. They cannot bear to hear the truth. Is it right for them to disturb the External Affairs Minister while he is presenting facts on such an important national issue? Speaker Sir, you must explain this to them. Otherwise, later we will not be able to explain it to our members.”
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar categorically denied any role played by the US during Operation Sindoor, during which India delivered a strong military response to Pakistan for the Pahalgam terror attack.
“There was no intervention from the United States at any stage. Nor was there any phone call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump during the period,” Jaishankar stated.
Clarifying the timeline, he said, “Between April 22 and June 17, Modi and Trump did not speak. On May 9, US Vice President JD Vance called Prime Minister Modi. The Prime Minister clearly told him that Pakistan would be given a strong response. There was no room for any mediation. That is what happened.”
Jaishankar further revealed, “On May 10, India received a call from Pakistan informing that Pakistan was ready for a ceasefire. We conveyed that any such request should come formally at the DGMO level. India was able to convey the full picture of Operation Sindoor to the world.”
He also noted that India took a firm stand at the United Nations Security Council. “There are 193 members in the UN. Only three countries, including Pakistan, opposed Operation Sindoor,” he said.
Regarding the Pahalgam terror attack, Jaishankar pointed out that the Resistance Front (TRF), a terror outfit, had claimed responsibility twice, even as Pakistan continued to deny its role. India, he said, has designated TRF as a global terrorist organisation and would not be intimidated by Pakistan’s nuclear threats.
“We will not surrender to Pakistan’s nuclear blackmail,” he asserted.
He highlighted India’s global diplomacy, stating that cross-border terrorism was condemned in both the BRICS and Quad summits. He also cited the extradition of Tahawwur Rana from the US as a sign of India’s growing global influence and resolve against terrorism.
Taking a dig at the previous UPA government, Jaishankar said, “During the UPA years, Pakistan continuously received funds from the IMF. Pakistan has become a serial borrower.”
Clarifying his visit to China, he said, “I did not go to sign any secret agreements. I went to discuss the disengagement at conflict points and to assert India’s position clearly.”
The minister’s firm statements reinforced the government’s stance on Operation Sindoor, drawing a sharp contrast between the present and past approaches to national security.
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