Overview

• Amit Thackeray has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discourage political celebrations during the ongoing ceasefire with Pakistan, viewing them as premature and inappropriate.
• In a two-page letter, Thackeray praised the Indian Armed Forces for their bravery in Operation Sindoor but emphasized the need for sobriety in honoring their sacrifices.
• He warned against mistaking the ceasefire for victory, citing Pakistan’s history of unreliable commitments to peace agreements.
• Thackeray highlighted the importance of preparing citizens for war-like scenarios and implementing long-term welfare measures for families of martyred soldiers.
• As of now, neither the BJP nor Congress has responded to Thackeray’s appeal, while both parties continue organizing rallies to commemorate the operation.