Daijiworld Media Network – New Delhi/Hubballi
New Delhi / Hubballi, May 11: Amid the heightened India-Pakistan border tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack and India’s retaliatory Operation Sindoor, the announcement of a ceasefire brokered by US president Donald Trump has sparked both political and military responses across the country.
In a significant political development, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Rajya Sabha Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge have jointly written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to convene a special session of Parliament to discuss national security concerns, Operation Sindoor, and the ceasefire agreement.
In the letter, Rahul Gandhi stated, “I reiterate the unanimous request of the opposition parties to immediately convene a special session of Parliament. It is imperative that the Pahalgam terror attack, Operation Sindoor, and the ceasefire announcement made by President Trump are deliberated upon. This is an opportunity to show our collective resolve as a nation in the face of mounting challenges. I trust you will treat this request with the urgency it deserves.”
Kharge, who also heads the Indian National Congress, echoed this sentiment. Recalling an earlier joint letter dated April 28, he wrote, “In view of the recent developments — the inhuman terror attack in Pahalgam, the execution of Operation Sindoor, and now the ceasefire declaration — I am writing to reinforce the unified call from all opposition parties for a special session. As Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, I strongly support this demand.”
Meanwhile, Union Minister for Food and Civil Supplies Pralhad Joshi, while addressing the media in Hubballi, came down heavily on Pakistan, accusing it of betraying the ceasefire agreement through continued aggression. “Despite Pakistan’s request for a ceasefire through its DGMO, they have violated it almost immediately. This shows their dual nature — one of deception and duplicity,” he said.
Joshi noted that the Indian Army has already destroyed over nine major terror hideouts and inflicted heavy casualties on terrorist operatives and their families, particularly in the early phases of the counter-strike. “The government has given the Indian military full autonomy to respond as needed. The operations have resulted in the elimination of several top terrorists. We view terrorism not just as a threat, but as an act of war — and are treating it accordingly,” he added.
He further said that India has seen “unprecedented resolve”in its counter-terror approach, noting that “never before has such a hardline stance been taken in dealing with Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.”
Drawing a stark contrast with previous governments, Joshi remarked, “In the past, India responded softly even to large-scale terror attacks. But under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, we have acted decisively. The results are clear — more than nine terror bases destroyed on day one, high-value targets neutralised, and India united like never before in the fight against terrorism.”
He concluded with a message of caution and confidence, “India is a peace-loving nation. But if attacked, we will not remain silent. Our armed forces and our people possess the strength to respond with force when provoked.”
The call for a special parliamentary session and the firm military response underline the national consensus forming across political lines — that India will not tolerate terrorism or duplicity in the name of peace. As the ceasefire announcement hangs in the balance amid reported violations, the coming days may be critical for both diplomatic engagement and domestic political discourse.