RAJYA SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO-596
ANSWERED ON- 24/07/2025
OPERATION SINDOOR
596 # SHRI RAMJI LAL SUMAN
Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state :-
(a) whether it is a fact that Operation Sindoor was announced under international pressure;
(b) the factual position in this regard;
(c) the impact of sudden announcement of ceasefire in Operation Sindoor on the morale of the army as our forces were achieving significant success, but suddenly declaring ceasefire was against their morale and the sentiments of the people of the country; and
(d) the factual position thereof?
ANSWER
THE MINSTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
(SHRI KIRTI VARDHAN SINGH)
(a) to (d) Operation Sindoor was launched to respond to a barbaric cross-border terror attack by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists. It focused on dismantling terrorist infrastructure and neutralizing terrorists likely to be sent across to India.
India’s actions were focused, measured, and non-escalatory. Pakistan, however, attempted targeting Indian civilian areas, in addition to some military facilities. These provocations and escalatory actions by Pakistan were met with a strong and decisive response from the Indian armed forces, inflicting significant damage on the Pakistani military.
Subsequently, on 10 May 2025, the Director General of Military Operations of Pakistan approached his Indian counterpart to request for cessation of firing and military activities, which was agreed to later that day.