What’s Behind the Centre's All-Party Meeting on Operation Sindoor?

Operation Sindoor: A Strategic Briefing in New Delhi

New Delhi: An all-party meeting convened by the Central government to discuss 'Operation Sindoor' has commenced in the capital.

The agenda includes a briefing for all political parties regarding the Indian armed forces' precision strikes targeting terrorist locations in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan itself, specifically focusing on the headquarters of Lashkar-e-Taiba in Muridke and significant training camps in Bahawalpur.

This meeting has been organized at the request of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Kiren Rijiju, the Parliamentary Affairs Minister, addressed the media, emphasizing the importance of keeping all political factions informed about the military's actions against Pakistan. He noted that PM Modi has instructed them to update the Opposition on how the Armed Forces are combating terrorism.

The meeting is expected to be led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah, who will inform Opposition leaders about the operation's goals, the targets struck, its strategic implications, and India's preparedness to respond should Pakistan engage in any aggressive actions.

Prior to the meeting, Congress leaders expressed concerns regarding the Prime Minister's absence, arguing that his presence would enhance the meeting's significance and demonstrate national unity.

The BJP dismissed these concerns, asserting that the Prime Minister has already made it clear to the world about India's justified response to Pakistan's terrorist activities.

On Wednesday, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, accompanied by two female officers, provided an update on the military strikes, highlighting their precision and the retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack, which resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians, including a Nepali citizen.

India has clarified that these actions were not intended to escalate tensions but were a measured response to the April 22 attack in Pahalgam. The government stated, 'Our operations have been focused, measured, and non-escalatory in nature. No Pakistani military installations were targeted. India has shown significant restraint in choosing targets and executing operations.'