Amid heightened tensions along the Line of Control (LoC) and a surge in diplomatic exchanges, India on Tuesday unequivocally reiterated its longstanding position on Jammu and Kashmir, cross-border terrorism, and the ongoing military standoff with Pakistan.
In a weekly media briefing, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal responded to recent remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump, countered Pakistan’s narrative on the situation, and outlined the strategic rationale for India’s military operations under Operation Sindoor.
Military Action Drove Ceasefire
Dismissing reports that international pressure or mediation led to the recent de-escalation, Jaiswal made it clear that the pause in hostilities resulted solely from India’s decisive military action.
He revealed that Pakistan requested a Director General of Military Operations (DGMO)-level conversation only after suffering significant losses due to India’s precision strikes on May 10.
“Let me be clear — early on the morning of May 10, Indian forces executed highly effective attacks on key Pakistani Air Force installations. That compelled Pakistan to reach out for a ceasefire,” he said.
“It was not diplomacy that halted their aggression; it was the force of Indian arms.”
According to Jaiswal, the Pakistani High Commission initiated the request for the DGMO-level call at 12:37 pm, which took place at 3:35 pm the same day, after resolving technical issues on the Pakistani side.
Rebuttal to Pakistan’s Accusations
Jaiswal strongly rebutted statements by the Pakistani Foreign Office and foreign minister in recent international interviews. He accused Pakistan of sponsoring terrorism on an industrial scale and attempting to deflect global scrutiny.
“The terrorist infrastructure India targeted was responsible for the deaths of Indian citizens and innocents abroad. There is a new normal now. The sooner Pakistan accepts it, the better.”
He confirmed that several terror hubs were neutralized during Operation Sindoor, including in Bahawalpur, Muridke, and Muzaffarabad, along with the degradation of critical air assets.
“If Pakistan’s leadership wants to portray these as victories, that’s their prerogative. The reality on the ground tells a different story,” Jaiswal said.
He also pointed out the inconsistency in Pakistan’s rhetoric, noting that until the night of May 9, its leadership was threatening a large-scale offensive — a posture that collapsed after India’s counter-strikes.
“India didn’t seek the ceasefire — Pakistan did. That alone should set the record straight,” he added, urging journalists to examine commercial satellite imagery for independent verification of ground realities.
TRF Designation at UN
On the diplomatic front, Jaiswal confirmed that India is moving to have The Resistance Front (TRF) designated as a global terrorist organization under the UN Security Council’s 1267 Sanctions Committee.
The TRF, widely seen as a front for banned outfits like Lashkar-e-Taiba, has been linked to several recent attacks in Jammu and Kashmir.
“We are in active consultations with our partners and will pursue action to ensure the TRF is held accountable internationally,” he said.
India’s latest statements underscore its unwavering stand on Jammu and Kashmir, its resolve against terrorism, and its rejection of any third-party mediation. At a time of heightened regional sensitivity, New Delhi has made it clear: the rules of engagement have changed, and India’s red lines will be enforced — diplomatically and militarily.
