New Delhi, May 11, 2025 — Senior Congress leader and Parliamentarian Shashi Tharoor has publicly attacked Pakistan after reports of ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) just hours after India and Pakistan announced a ceasefire on May 10. In a sharply worded tweet on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Tharoor voiced serious skepticism regarding Pakistan‘s commitment to peace and offered his solidarity to India‘s recent military operations under Operation Sindoor.
The ceasefire, viewed as a diplomatic success after rising tensions in Jammu and Kashmir, was soon overshadowed by a series of drone breaches and blasts, leading India to accuse Pakistan of insincerity and dishonesty.
“Peace Requires Reciprocity“ – Tharoor on Pakistan’s Behaviour
Tharoor stated, “A ceasefire is worthless if one side still provokes and deceives. India has all the right to protect its people and sovereignty. Operation Sindoor is a justified and proportionate response to terror infrastructure being sheltered across the border.”
He highlighted that peace between Pakistan and India will only be possible if there is accountability and trust between them, further adding that “selective silence on terrorism will only embolden those who wish to destabilize the region.”
Backing the Armed Forces and Operation Sindoor
Tharoor, who is known for his lucid foreign policy statements, commended the Indian military for its quick and decisive conduct of Operation Sindoor aimed at terror camps and strategic military bases in Pakistan. Indian forces reportedly attacked places such as Murid Chakwal, Noor Khan, and Rafiqui airbases, and degraded air defenses in Lahore.
This is not an act of aggression,” Tharoor wrote in his post. “This is a measured response to serial provocations. The lives lost at Pahalgam cannot be ignored. There must be consequences.”
Increasing Political Consensus on National Security
Tharoor‘s statements are part of an emerging party-line consensus among Indian political figures, strongly supporting the actions of the Indian armed forces and pushing for increased government transparency on developing security events. Opposition leaders like Kapil Sibal and Omar Abdullah have also demanded an all-party meeting as well as a special session of Parliament to discuss the unfolding events.
Background: Ceasefire Under Strain
The ceasefire deal was initially received well by the global community, with China and America calling for restraint from both parties. But the fresh violence and drone strikes in Baramulla and Anantnag undermined Pakistan‘s seriousness. India retaliated by re-strengthening military positions along the LoC and undertaking Operation Sindoor to eliminate rising threats.
Conclusion
Tharoor‘s sharp observations are a clear indication of mounting irritation among India‘s political class at systematic ceasefire breaches and terrorism-related acts. While diplomatic and military efforts remain underway, the ball is now in the court of Pakistan to show a genuine intent for peace — and not in rhetoric, but in action that can be verified.