What Led to the Recent India-Pakistan Ceasefire? Political Reactions Unveiled!
Political Reactions to the Ceasefire Announcement
New Delhi: On Saturday, opposition parties raised concerns regarding the 'US-brokered' ceasefire between India and Pakistan, urging the government to provide a detailed briefing and convene a special parliamentary session to discuss the developments over the past 18 days. Meanwhile, the BJP praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for effectively bringing the 'enemy to its knees'.
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh emphasized the necessity for the Prime Minister to lead an all-party meeting to inform political factions about the 'unprecedented announcements from Washington DC'.
Manish Tewari, another Congress figure, remarked on social media that the US's involvement reaffirms its role as a significant external power broker in various global regions.
The BJP commended Modi's leadership and the valor of the armed forces following the ceasefire declaration. Amit Malviya, head of the BJP's IT department, noted that the ceasefire was initiated after the Pakistan DGMO contacted his Indian counterpart.
Malviya stated that India accepted the ceasefire offer only after announcing a revised military doctrine, asserting that any future terrorist attacks on Indian territory would be regarded as acts of war.
Ramesh reiterated the urgent need for an all-party meeting and a special parliamentary session to address the recent events, starting with the tragic Pahalgam terror attack and outlining a collective response.
Congress leaders shared images of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi with military personnel, expressing nostalgia and stating, 'India misses Indira.' They referenced a letter from Gandhi to then-US President Richard Nixon, asserting that no distant nation should dictate terms to India.
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav also called for a special parliamentary session to discuss the timeline from the Pahalgam attack to the ceasefire, allowing all Indians to collectively honor the bravery of the armed forces.
RJD MP Manoj Jha expressed discomfort with US President Donald Trump's announcement of the ceasefire, advocating for a parliamentary session to address this matter.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah welcomed the ceasefire, stating it was a positive step, and confirmed that the Pakistan DGMO and his Indian counterpart had agreed to cease hostilities in Jammu and Kashmir.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav praised Modi for his decisive response to the Pahalgam attack, claiming it brought adversaries 'to their knees'.
Leftist parties, including CPI and CPI(M), acknowledged the ceasefire but raised concerns about the US's involvement, questioning the necessity of external mediation.
CPI General Secretary D Raja expressed confidence in India and Pakistan's ability to resolve their issues independently, without foreign interference.
CPI(M) leader John Brittas voiced concerns about the potential internationalization of the Kashmir issue, emphasizing that it should remain an internal matter.
NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar remarked that any move towards peace strengthens the collective fight against terrorism.
Shiv Sena-UBT leader Priyanka Chaturvedi commended India's armed forces and expressed solidarity with citizens across various states, emphasizing a united front against Pakistan.
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi criticized the situation, wishing Modi had announced the ceasefire instead of a foreign leader, reiterating opposition to third-party intervention.
The JD(U), part of the ruling NDA, welcomed the ceasefire, with spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad asserting that India had taught Pakistan a lesson.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu also welcomed the ceasefire, noting it was initiated at Pakistan's request.
India and Pakistan agreed to halt all military actions across land, air, and sea following four days of cross-border strikes that raised fears of a broader conflict.
The ceasefire announcement came shortly after Trump indicated that both nations had agreed to a 'full and immediate' ceasefire through US mediation.
Independent Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal expressed relief at the ceasefire, urging Pakistan to prevent future incidents.