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Indian Express
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- Indian Express
New normal in fight against terror, world support: Jaishankar lists wins
Operation Sindoor against Pakistan in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 civilians, marked a 'new normal' in how India responds to terror and showed 'we will never bow down to nuclear blackmail,' External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in the Lok Sabha Monday. Calling for a united approach within the country in dealing with terror, Jaishankar said, 'The challenge of cross-border terrorism continues, but Operation Sindoor marks a new phase. There is now a new normal.' The new normal has five points, he said. 'One: terrorists will not be treated as proxies, two: cross-border terrorism will get an appropriate response, three: terror and talks are not possible together and there will only be talks on terror, four: not yielding to nuclear blackmail and finally, terror and good neighbourliness cannot coexist, blood and water cannot flow together. This is our position.' On the foreign policy dimension of Operation Sindoor, Jaishankar said that thanks to India's diplomacy, The Resistance Front (TRF) — a proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba that claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack — was designated as a global terrorist organisation by the US on July 18. He said the focus of India's diplomacy (in the wake of Pahalgam attack) was directed at creating a global understanding of Pakistan's involvement, especially at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), of which Pakistan is presently a (non-permanent) member and India is not. 'Our goals in the Security Council were two: to get an endorsement from the Security Council on the need for accountability, and to bring to justice those who perpetrated this attack,' he said. Jaishankar also said that a result of India's diplomacy post-Pahalgam attack was that only three of the countries that are part of the UN opposed Operation Sindoor. Underlining that India's response to Pahalgam was 'focused, measured and non-escalatory', he said it was important to send a 'clear, strong and resolute' message that 'our red lines had been crossed'. In response to the Opposition's question on why India chose to stop the military action (on May 10), he accused the then Congress-led government of 'inaction' after the 2008 Mumbai attacks. 'People who did nothing have the temerity to ask a government which did so much, which brought down Bahawalpur and Muridke, to say why didn't you do more – it's extraordinary,' he said. He also took on the Opposition for warning the government on a two-front challenge coming from Pakistan and China, saying it was their doing over the last six decades. 'We are getting warnings about Pakistan-China collaboration, when this has been going on for 60 years,' he said. Jaishankar also slammed the Opposition leaders' visits to China 'when the Chinese were issuing stapled visas to people from Arunachal Pradesh and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's meeting the Chinese Ambassador in the days of the Doklam standoff eight years ago. 'I did not go to China for Olympics, secret agreements; I went to make India's stand clear on terrorism, trade restrictions and de-escalation,' he said. 'The very people who are cautioning us on China are the people who allowed 3G and 4G to come from China. It was this government which ensured Made in India 5G.'
Indian Express
an hour ago
- Indian Express
Owaisi: When water, blood can't flow together, why play cricket against Pakistan?
AIMIM LEADER Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday asked in the Lok Sabha how the Centre can allow the national cricket team to play against Pakistan in the Asia Cup tournament on September 14 when the government had asserted after the Pahalgam attack that 'water and blood cannot flow together' and had imposed various restrictions. Owaisi said his own conscience will not allow him to watch that cricket match between India and Pakistan. Participating in the special discussion on Operation Sindoor in Lok Sabha, Owaisi said when Indian airspace is closed for Pakistan's aircraft, their boats cannot enter India, trade is stopped, 'with what face India will play a cricket match with Pakistan'? 'Does this government have so much courage to make a phone call to (families of) those killed (in Pahalgam attack) and say that we have taken revenge in Operation Sindoor and you now watch Pakistan's cricket match? This is regrettable,' he said. Owaisi also asked the government to point out who was accountable for the terror attack. 'If the accountability is fixed on L-G ( Lieutenant-Governor), then dismiss L-G. If accountability is on IB or the police, then take action… accountability will have to be fixed,' he said. The Hyderabad MP urged the government to not make national security and foreign policy issues of politics and not make unity of the country a medium of getting votes. Owaisi said unity and amity will have to be maintained in the country to defeat forces like Pakistan Army, ISI and others whose aim of life is to weaken India. Aazad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) MP Chandrashekhar asked the government to clarify who helped the terrorists in crossing the border and entering Pahalgam. 'Had the security agencies received any input about this attack? If yes, then what action was taken on that input? Is the government implementing a standard operating procedure (SOP) for ensuring the safety of tourists? When the security review of sensitive places like Pahalgam was done last time, what shortcomings were found, and why did the Prime Minister not visit Pahalgam after the terror attack?' Chandrashekhar demanded the government should reinstate Chamar regiment and also form Gujar, Mahto and Yadav regiments in view of rise in terror activities. Revolutionary Socialist Party's N K Premachandran said when the success stories of Operation Sindoor are being discussed, a critical analysis should also be done of the failures faced during Operation Sindoor and Pahalgam terror attack. He said there were three major failures on part of the government — 'intelligence failures, tactical failure and failure of Indian foreign policy'. Lalmani is an Assistant Editor with The Indian Express, and is based in New Delhi. He covers politics of the Hindi Heartland, tracking BJP, Samajwadi Party, BSP, RLD and other parties based in UP, Bihar and Uttarakhand. Covered the Lok Sabha elections of 2014, 2019 and 2024; Assembly polls of 2012, 2017 and 2022 in UP along with government affairs in UP and Uttarakhand. ... Read More
NDTV
an hour ago
- NDTV
"Nitish Kumar Will Take Oath As CM": Chirag Paswan's U-Turn On JDU Leader
New Delhi: Union minister and LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan on Monday said Nitish Kumar will take oath as Bihar Chief Minister again after the assembly elections to be held later this year. Mr Paswan's remarks came just two days after he expressed "regret" over having to support the Nitish Kumar government, which he alleged has "surrendered" before criminals. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of an event here, the Union food processing minister also accused the Opposition of targeting the Army to attack Prime Minister Narendra Modi over Operation Sindoor. Chirag Paswan, the MP from Hajipur in Bihar, said the NDA is a "winning combination" for the elections and reiterated his commitment towards Prime Minister Modi. "Several times I have reiterated that my commitment and love is towards the Prime Minister. Under PM Modi's leadership, the elections (in Bihar) will be fought. After the election results, Nitish Kumar will again take oath as chief minister. Definitely he will be the chief minister," he said. On the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, Mr Paswan said this process has happened four times earlier with no difference, except that digital technology has been linked now. "Earlier, one used to go for physical documentation and now online you can submit," he said. The Union food processing minister pointed out that Aadhaar cards do not have place of birth clarity, adding that people can appeal at three levels if there are any problems. "Opposition created such noise on this issue. Have they given any proof to show if names have been removed wrongly?" he asked. "Only the one wrongly registered will be deleted. But at the same time it will be ensured that no one is meted out with injustice. We also need to ensure intruders do not take advantage of our voters," Mr Paswan said. He noted that after every election, it was the Opposition that complained to the Election Commission about anomalies in voter lists. "EVMs are fine now, voter lists are an issue for them." The minister said the process will be implemented across the country eventually. "Intensive revision is necessary. Some deceased's names are on the list and it is continuing. By chance, it (SIR) is implemented in Bihar. In the coming days, it will be done in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu where elections are due, and eventually across the country." Responding to RJD MP Manoj Jha's suggestion about sending a fact-finding committee to Bihar to assess the law and order situation, Mr Paswan said, "I am a Bihari. I need not send a committee to understand the situation in my state. I know the situation and therefore expressed concern." "When I raise the issue, they see my revolt. It is not a revolt, but a concern," he added. The LJP(RV) chief said the Opposition would like the NDA to split as it cannot win on its own strength and can win only by weakening the opposite side. On Operation Sindoor, Chirag Paswan accused the Opposition of not sparing even the Army in order to target Prime Minister Modi. "Operation Sindoor was carried out by the Army not by a minister. Its success was due to the Army. I give credit to the PM as will power is necessary for giving approval for such a big decision. We kept in mind the sensitivity of the issue. To target Prime Minister Modi, they (Opposition) are putting a question mark on Operation Sindoor. What kind of thinking is this?" he said. The LJP chief said he has a problem with the Opposition having "faith in every foreigner" but not the government and politicians in India. "They believe what the prime minister of another country has said. They believe what the neighbouring country has said. But they don't want to believe what our Army and the democratically elected government are saying," he said. Mr Paswan also criticised the Opposition for demanding a special session of Parliament to discuss Operation Sindoor and then creating ruckus when it was convened. "When it was convened, what did they do? They created ruckus and proceedings were adjourned twice. Is this your priority?" he asked. "Politicising every issue is not a good sign. You raise questions to seek response on the issue, but don't use the platform for political benefit," the Union minister said.
