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India Defends Operation Sindoor as Political Debate Intensifies

Foreign Secretary Misri clarifies that Pakistan was informed only after strikes began, as Rahul Gandhi continues to question the operation's conduct.

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Demonstrators wave posters and the Indian flag in support of missile strikes against targets in Pakiistan and Pakistan-controlled Kashmir, in Siliguri, India, May 7, 2025 (photo by Diptendu Dutta for NurPhoto via AP).
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Overview

  • India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting nine terror camps in Pakistan and PoK in retaliation for the Pahalgam massacre that killed 26 civilians.
  • Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri briefed a parliamentary committee, reiterating that communication with Pakistan occurred after the strikes commenced, countering opposition claims of prior notification.
  • Misri confirmed there was no nuclear signalling by Pakistan during the conflict and denied any U.S. role in brokering the May 10 ceasefire agreement.
  • Rahul Gandhi has accused the government of compromising national security by informing Pakistan and demanded clarity on alleged Indian aircraft losses, a claim refuted by the Ministry of External Affairs.
  • India plans a global diplomatic outreach to highlight Pakistan's role in supporting terrorism, while domestically, the operation's execution continues to face parliamentary scrutiny.