Rajnath Singh Says Pakistan Sought Ceasefire, No Third-Party Role
He also says India could resume strikes if required.
Overview
- India’s defence minister says Operation Sindoor targeted terrorist bases and did not kill Pakistani civilians.
- Singh states the pause followed repeated requests from Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations.
- He rejects claims of external pressure or mediation, directly countering President Donald Trump’s assertions.
- India launched the operation on May 7 against nine sites, and four days of exchanges damaged Pakistani military infrastructure.
- Singh says objectives were met and asserts India will act in its own interest on security decisions, including nuclear testing.