Congress demands all-party meeting chaired by PM to discuss Indo-Pak situation
The Hindu
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh questions government on India-Pakistan ceasefire, third-party intervention, and diplomatic channels, demanding all-party meeting and Parliament session.
The Congress on Sunday (May 11, 2025) demanded that an all-party meeting chaired by the Prime Minister be held and a special session of Parliament convened for a detailed discussion on the Pahalgam incident, Operation Sindoor and the understanding reached between India and Pakistan to stop all firing and military action.
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh posed several questions to the government, including whether New Delhi has opened the doors to third party intervention between India and Pakistan, and whether diplomatic channels with Pakistan have been opened.
His remarks came after India and Pakistan on Saturday (May 10, 2025) reached an understanding to stop all firings and military actions on land, air and sea, with immediate effect after four days of intense cross-border drone and missile strikes.
In a post on X, he said, "The Indian National Congress reiterates its demand for an all-party meet chaired by the PM and for a special session of Parliament for a full discussion on Pahalgam, Operation Sindoor, and the ceasefire announcements made from Washington DC first and then subsequently by the Governments of India and Pakistan".
Mr. Ramesh said the Congress considers that the mention of "neutral site" by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio for dialogue between India and Pakistan raises many questions.
"Have we abandoned the Simla Agreement? Have we opened the doors to third-party mediation?" he asked.
"The Indian National Congress would like to ask if diplomatic channels between India and Pakistan are being reopened? What commitments have we sought and got?," he asked.
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