To inform political leaders on the military operations conducted by the Indian armed forces against the terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), the central government convened an all-party meeting at 11 a.m. on Thursday.
Political parties will be informed on a number of ‘Operation Sindoor’-related topics during the meeting, such as the operation’s goals, the specific terror targets targeted, the strategic and security implications, and India’s readiness in the event that Pakistan retaliates.
The Central government commented on the operation, stating that in order to “deter and pre-empt” any additional assaults in the wake of the Pahalgam tragedy, the armed forces had executed a “measured, non-escalatory, proportionate, and responsible” strike aimed at destroying terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan.
On Wednesday, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju posted information about the planned meeting on X, stating that it will be held within the Parliament Library Building.
“Government has called an All Party leaders meeting at 11 a.m. on May 8, 2025 at Committee Room: G-074, in the Parliament Library Building, Parliament Complex in New Delhi,” Rijiju stated.
The meeting follows rising regional tensions after Indian military forces launched missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and PoK early on Wednesday. The operation, known as “Operation Sindoor,” was carried out in retaliation for the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
Two weeks after the terror assault in the Baisaran Valley that claimed the lives of 26 people, including 25 Indians and one Nepali national, the strike was carried out.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally briefed President Droupadi Murmu about the military operation conducted by the armed forces during their meeting at Rashtrapati Bhavan earlier on Wednesday.
The 25-minute duration of the precision strikes began early Wednesday morning. Nine terrorist installations, including the headquarters of Lashkar-e-Toiba in Muridke and important terror training facilities in Bahawalpur—long regarded as havens for extremist activities—were targeted by 24 missiles fired between 1.05 and 1.30 in the morning.
“We have taken targeted, methodical, and non-escalatory measures. There have been no attacks against Pakistani military installations. In choosing its aims and execution strategy, India has shown a great deal of moderation,” the ministry stated in a statement.
India’s objective was to destroy the infrastructure supporting terrorism while averting civilian losses and a wider confrontation, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri reaffirmed.
“Operation Sindoor was a proportionate and responsible response to Pakistan’s ongoing support for terrorism,” he stated, adding that rather than confronting the culprits of the Pahalgam slaughter, Pakistan has persisted in its habit of denial and diversion.
“This government has kept its promise — those responsible will be held accountable,” the statement continued, highlighting India’s resolve to take revenge for any cross-border terrorism that may occur in the future.
Following the operation’s successful completion, political leaders from all parties have shown their strong support for the Indian military.
Rahul Gandhi, the Lok Sabha’s leader of opposition, wrote on X, “Proud of our Armed Forces,” praising the military’s bravery and accuracy. “Jai Hind!”
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