Operation Sindoor: Salman Khurshid Slams Pakistan, Says No One in Control Amid Rising Anarchy
Senior Congress leader and former Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid, who was part of the all-party delegation that visited abroad in connection with Operation Sindoor, has strongly criticized Pakistan, exposing the deep-rooted instability and lack of governance in the neighboring country. He stated that Pakistan is grappling with a state of complete anarchy, where internal power struggles within the army and a weak civilian government have left the country without any effective control.
Speaking to the media, Khurshid expressed serious concerns over Pakistan’s repeated ceasefire violations, especially across the Line of Control (LoC). “The situation in Pakistan is chaotic. The government appears powerless while internal factions within the army are locked in a power struggle,” he said. “These repeated incidents of cross-border firing that go on for hours clearly show that no single authority is in control.”
During the delegation’s observations post-Operation Sindoor, Khurshid condemned Pakistan’s aggression, saying that despite India showing immense restraint, Pakistan continues to provoke through its unprovoked firing and violations. “Once again, Pakistan violated the ceasefire and firing across the LoC went on for nearly three to four hours,” he said. “There is no command or unity in their leadership. The army factions are working in silos, competing for dominance, while the civilian government remains ineffective.”
Referring to claims that India initiated communication with Pakistan, Khurshid dismissed them outright. “It’s utter nonsense to say we called them first,” he said. “Why would we initiate the call? Everyone knows that the DGMO of Pakistan called India’s DGMO requesting to halt the hostilities. Once the request was made, India stopped its action and did not proceed with any further attacks.”
He emphasized that India’s response has been measured and mature, showcasing the country’s strength and discipline in the face of provocation. “India is rising and becoming stronger. We are not going to be distracted by hollow threats or aggression. This is the time to stand united and show our strength,” said Khurshid.
The Congress leader also underlined India’s clear and consistent message to Pakistan: to give up terrorism. “If Pakistan has even a shred of sense, it must understand that India’s only demand is to end terrorism. This is not about political parties or internal politics; it is about national unity and security.”
Khurshid highlighted that the delegation, although consisting of leaders from different political parties, spoke in one voice. “We are here not to support any specific party, but to represent the unified idea of India. Some members of the delegation, like myself, are not from the ruling party, yet we came together to send a powerful message. The BJP could have gone alone, but they chose to include everyone, and I am proud of that decision.”
The all-party delegation, led by JDU MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, included several notable leaders across political lines—Aparajita Sarangi (BJP), TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, Brij Lala (BJP), John Brittas (CPI-M), Pradan Barua (BJP), Hemang Joshi (BJP), Salman Khurshid (Congress), and Mohan Kumar. Their collective presence underscored the unified stance of India against external threats and terrorism.
In conclusion, Salman Khurshid’s powerful remarks serve as a reminder that India remains steadfast in its commitment to peace, but will not tolerate aggression or terrorism from any quarter. The message to Pakistan is clear: control your internal chaos, stop supporting terrorism, and honor the principles of peaceful coexistence.
