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How people on internet reacted to India-Pak ceasefire

How people on internet reacted to India-Pak ceasefire

India Today10-05-2025
India's announcement of a ceasefire agreement with Pakistan came as a surprise, marking the end of several days of intense military engagement between the two nations in the aftermath of the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam. However, the decision has sparked widespread debate online, with many expressing dissatisfaction and arguing that India should have continued its offensive until achieving a decisive 'victory' over Pakistan.advertisementSocial media platforms have been flooded with reactions to the ceasefire. While some welcomed the de-escalation, emphasising the importance of avoiding war at all costs, others viewed it as a disappointing retreat. There was also criticism of the United States' involvement in the discussions, with some users questioning the need for external mediation."We Indian's did not expected this from you... to bow down due to pressure from US... We wanted you to capture Pakistan and we could have taught them a good lesson," a user, Rudra Raju, tweeted.
Vinod Koul, another user, while responding to the news of the truce agreement, said, "It was a mistake. Don't trust them. Demolish them". The same sentiment was shared by many."Modiji lost trust of Indian people. We need yogiji as our PM. Now onwards i vote only when yogiji become PM candidate..sorry modiji today u did a biggest mistake of your life," said Kalpesh Surti.advertisementAnother question raised by many social media users was whether the ceasefire would lead to lasting peace.A Facebook user, Sanjeev Ranjan, responding to a discussion, asked, "Will this ceasefire ensure no more incursions from Pakistan side?" "Will governments ensure that innocents will not get killed ? Ensure Pahalgam doesn't get repeated ? Can people who have lost their loved ones get over their deep wounds ? Will there be security for tourists or it's for politicians only ? If the answer is yes, then peace is worth it ..!!"
Another user lamented, 'Justice will never be served in India". Even "Narendra Modi has failed", so there's no reason to expect anything from anyone in the future.According to Rudra Raju, the ceasefire should have been temporary, meant only to test whether Pakistan would adhere to it.Earlier today, the government announced that India and Pakistan had agreed to de-escalate tensions following a truce proposal initiated by Islamabad. Negotiations were held at the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) level. Pakistan also confirmed the development, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcoming the move and expressing hope for resolving broader issues.While US President Donald Trump claimed the talks were held under US mediation, India categorically said that the discussions were conducted directly between India and Pakistan, and the ceasefire was mutually agreed upon without external involvement.Tune InTrending Reel
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