Pahalgam Attack and National Response
On April 22, Pakistan-linked terrorists attacked tourists in Pahalgam, marking a significant strike on India's national conscience by targeting civilians, unlike previous attacks on military posts. This brutality unified all political parties in support of the government, necessitating a strong response.
- Indian forces conducted precision strikes on terror bases in Pakistan.
- Follow-up strikes were carried on airbases, responding to Pakistani escalation.
- India accepted a ceasefire proposal from Pakistan, despite skepticism about its reliability, given Pakistan's history of unmet promises.
Diplomatic Challenges and Unfulfilled Promises
- In 2019, Imran Khan congratulated PM Modi on his electoral victory, indicating intentions for peace, but these commitments lacked actual impact.
- In 2022, Shehbaz Sharif, as Pakistan's PM, reiterated peace intentions, referencing the 1999 Lahore Declaration. Nevertheless, peace talks and terrorism cannot coexist.
National and Global Strategy
India aims to address the global community to expose Pakistan's duplicity, facilitated by two all-party meetings to uphold national interest and unity. Multiparty delegations will be sent to various countries, excluding China and Turkey, due to their perceived support for Pakistan.
- Oppositions raised questions about the operation's modus operandi and India's losses, necessitating government clarification before delegations are dispatched.
- Controversies arose over the selection of delegation representatives, including internal issues within Congress and initial concerns from the Trinamool Congress, which were subsequently resolved.
Unity in Diversity
Despite differences, democracy enables discussions and resolutions, emphasizing the importance of presenting a united front internationally against Pakistan's malicious campaign. National interest supersedes partisan politics, with justice for Pahalgam victims as a priority.
