Just three hours after finalising the understanding to stop the military action that was going on between the nuclear-armed nations, Pakistan violated it when explosions were heard in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar, drone attacks were reported and blackout in several cities of bordering states was enforced. This paved the way for a crucial question that India has been asking for years: Can Pakistan be trusted?
<h2>What happened on May 10?</h2>
On May 10, India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced that an <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-pakistan-ceasefire-the-crucial-role-of-dgmos-9057390" rel="dofollow">understanding </a>had been reached between India and Pakistan - this looked like a pause to the ongoing tensions post-Operation Sindoor. However, Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah soon posted on X saying that explosions were heard in Srinagar. In a late-night media briefing, Misri called upon Pakistan to take appropriate steps to address these violations and deal with the situation with &ldquo;seriousness and responsibility&rdquo;.
&ldquo;We call upon Pakistan to take appropriate steps to address these violations and deal with the situation with seriousness and responsibility...The armed forces are maintaining a strong vigil on the situation. They have been given instructions to deal strongly with any instances of repetition of the violations of the border along the International Border as well as the Line of Control,&rdquo; he said.
At the same time, Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif addressed his nation, but did not mention a word about violations.&nbsp;
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<h2>Has Pakistan violated the ceasefire previously?</h2>
On April 25, three days after the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan Army reportedly initiated small-arms firing at various points along the Line of Control (LoC), particularly in the J&amp;K's Kupwara district. On May 7, India conducted Operation Sindoor hitting terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Pakistan then started shelling Indian villages across LoC. As many as 16 Indians including women and children lost their lives in these shellings.
<h2>Pakistan's violation of the ceasefire during the Kargil war</h2>
Pakistan violated the ceasefire during the Kargil War in May 1999. The LoC ceasefire agreement, which was part of the Simla Agreement of 1972, was breached when Pakistani soldiers and militants infiltrated Indian positions in the Kargil sector of Jammu and Kashmir.
The infiltration began in early May 1999, though planning and movement started earlier, around late 1998. When Indian soldiers vacated the strategic heights in the Dras, Kargil, and Batalik sectors in winter, Pakistani forces, disguised as militants, occupied the areas. India launched Operation Vijay to evict the intruders and successfully regained its position.
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<h2>Timeline of Pakistan's ceasefire violation since 1947</h2>
<ul>
<li>Pakistan's breach of trust can be traced back right from 1947. Post Independence, when Pakistan's Pashtun militias entered Jammu and Kashmir before Hari Singh had signed the Instrument of Accession, it was the Indian Army who sent them back. Violations along the LoC continued till a ceasefire was agreed on 1949.&nbsp; </li>
<li>In April 1965, Pakistan violated the ceasefire in the Rann of Kutch and a full-scale war broke out when Pakistani infiltration attempts in Kashmir. Even after a ceasefire, multiple violations from the Pakistani side were reported during the withdrawal phases. </li>
<li>In 1971, Pakistan launched preemptive airstrikes on Indian airbases&mdash; initiating war despite existing peacetime status. From late 1980s. there has been a rise in Pakistan-backed cross-border infiltration, terror support, and intermittent shelling. </li>
<li>Post the Kargil war of 1999, high frequency of LoC firing, mortar and sniper attacks and continuous violations including civilian casualties in border villages have been reported. </li>
<li>In 2003, India-Pakistan Ceasefire Agreement was signed under which both countries agreed to a fresh ceasefire along the LoC and international border. </li>
<li>However, between 2003&ndash;2013, over 1,000 violations reported along with frequent shelling in Poonch, Rajouri, and Kupwara sectors. </li>
<li>A sharp increase in violations began yet again in 2014 and Pakistani terrorists carried out the Uri attack in 2016. In 2018, over 2,900 violations&mdash;one of the highest in a single year. Post the Pulwama attack in 2019, the situation worsened.</li>
</ul>
A renewed ceasefire agreement was reached in February 2021. Both countries agreed to &ldquo;strict observance&rdquo; of all agreements and ceasefire protocols. Pakistan has time and again violated the renewed agreement as well.
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In the current scenario, Indian citizens have also expressed deep mistrust toward Pakistan, specially those in Jammu &amp; Kashmir, Punjab, and Rajasthan.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | J&amp;K | A resident of Samba, Jitendra Singh, says, "Trust is a big thing, but we cannot trust Pakistan as we don't know when they would violate the ceasefire. They have done this earlier as well..." <a href="https://t.co/gtqYLkwTpE">https://t.co/gtqYLkwTpE</a> <a href="https://t.co/rxXjNkJ36D">pic.twitter.com/rxXjNkJ36D</a>
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With a poor track record, it remains to be seen, whether the current understanding holds or not and for how long, remain open questions.
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India News | Just three hours after finalising the understanding to stop the military action that was going on between the nuclear-armed nations, Pakistan violated it. Can Pakistan be trusted?

Just three hours after finalising the understanding to stop the military action that was going on between the nuclear-armed nations, Pakistan violated it when explosions were heard in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar, drone attacks were reported and blackout in several cities of bordering states was enforced. This paved the way for a crucial question that India has been asking for years: Can Pakistan be trusted? What happened on May 10? On May 10, India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced that an understanding had been reached between India and Pakistan - this looked like a pause to the ongoing tensions post-Operation Sindoor. However, Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah soon posted on X saying that explosions were heard in Srinagar. In a late-night media briefing, Misri called upon Pakistan to take appropriate steps to address these violations and deal with the situation with “seriousness and responsibility”. “We call upon Pakistan to take appropriate steps to address these violations and deal with the situation with seriousness and responsibility...The armed forces are maintaining a strong vigil on the situation. They have been given instructions to deal strongly with any instances of repetition of the violations of the border along the International Border as well as the Line of Control,” he said. At the same time, Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif addressed his nation, but did not mention a word about violations. Read More | Yogi Adityanath confirms BrahMos use in Operation Sindoor; ‘ask Pakistan about its power’ Has Pakistan violated the ceasefire previously? On April 25, three days after the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan Army reportedly initiated small-arms firing at various points along the Line of Control (LoC), particularly in the J&K's Kupwara district. On May 7, India conducted Operation Sindoor hitting terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Pakistan then started shelling Indian villages across LoC. As many as 16 Indians including women and children lost their lives in these shellings. Pakistan's violation of the ceasefire during the Kargil war Pakistan violated the ceasefire during the Kargil War in May 1999. The LoC ceasefire agreement, which was part of the Simla Agreement of 1972, was breached when Pakistani soldiers and militants infiltrated Indian positions in the Kargil sector of Jammu and Kashmir. The infiltration began in early May 1999, though planning and movement started earlier, around late 1998. When Indian soldiers vacated the strategic heights in the Dras, Kargil, and Batalik sectors in winter, Pakistani forces, disguised as militants, occupied the areas. India launched Operation Vijay to evict the intruders and successfully regained its position. Read More | India-Pak ceasefire | China condemns Pahalgam terror attack as Chinese foreign minister talks to NSA Ajit Doval Timeline of Pakistan's ceasefire violation since 1947 Pakistan's breach of trust can be traced back right from 1947. Post Independence, when Pakistan's Pashtun militias entered Jammu and Kashmir before Hari Singh had signed the Instrument of Accession, it was the Indian Army who sent them back. Violations along the LoC continued till a ceasefire was agreed on 1949. In April 1965, Pakistan violated the ceasefire in the Rann of Kutch and a full-scale war broke out when Pakistani infiltration attempts in Kashmir. Even after a ceasefire, multiple violations from the Pakistani side were reported during the withdrawal phases. In 1971, Pakistan launched preemptive airstrikes on Indian airbases— initiating war despite existing peacetime status. From late 1980s. there has been a rise in Pakistan-backed cross-border infiltration, terror support, and intermittent shelling. Post the Kargil war of 1999, high frequency of LoC firing, mortar and sniper attacks and continuous violations including civilian casualties in border villages have been reported. In 2003, India-Pakistan Ceasefire Agreement was signed under which both countries agreed to a fresh ceasefire along the LoC and international border. However, between 2003–2013, over 1,000 violations reported along with frequent shelling in Poonch, Rajouri, and Kupwara sectors. A sharp increase in violations began yet again in 2014 and Pakistani terrorists carried out the Uri attack in 2016. In 2018, over 2,900 violations—one of the highest in a single year. Post the Pulwama attack in 2019, the situation worsened. A renewed ceasefire agreement was reached in February 2021. Both countries agreed to “strict observance” of all agreements and ceasefire protocols. Pakistan has time and again violated the renewed agreement as well. Read More | India firm on its stance on terror, no rollback of actions against Pakistan including Indus Waters Treaty: Govt Sources after ceasefire In the current scenario, Indian citizens have also expressed deep mistrust toward Pakistan, specially those in Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, and Rajasthan. #WATCH | J&K | A resident of Samba, Jitendra Singh, says, "Trust is a big thing, but we cannot trust Pakistan as we don't know when they would violate the ceasefire. They have done this earlier as well..." https://t.co/gtqYLkwTpE pic.twitter.com/rxXjNkJ36D — ANI (@ANI) May 11, 2025 With a poor track record, it remains to be seen, whether the current understanding holds or not and for how long, remain open questions. Read More | India, Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire; EAM Jaishankar reiterates country's 'uncompromising stance against terrorism'

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Former India cricketer and bowling coach Venkatesh Prasad aimed at Pakistan after they violated the ceasefire treaty on Saturday (May 10). Prasad, taking a dig at Pakistan, said India will teach them a lesson after blackouts, drone sightings and heightened military alerts were noted in the border regions of the country on Saturday evening. This comes despite a ceasefire agreement that was agreed between India and Pakistan and came into effect from 5:00 PM IST.<o:p></o:p>
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That country has three power centers- The Army, The ISI and the Prime Minister. It&rsquo;s virtually impossible for all 3 to agree on a thing even if one of them does. The last three days weren&rsquo;t enough, with this provocation, India will teach Pakistan a lesson of a lifetime
&mdash; Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) <a href="https://twitter.com/venkateshprasad/status/1921238193929589240?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2025</a></blockquote>

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&ldquo;That country has three power centers- The Army, the ISI and the Prime Minister. It&rsquo;s virtually impossible for all 3 to agree on a thing, even if one of them does. The last three days weren&rsquo;t enough, with this provocation, India will teach Pakistan a lesson of a lifetime,&rdquo; Prasad wrote on his X handle.<o:p></o:p>
On Saturday (May 10) evening, India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect, starting at 1700 hrs the same day. While announcing details of the ceasefire, Misri stressed India's "uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations".<o:p></o:p>
Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) called the Indian DGMO at 15:35 hours earlier this afternoon. It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land and in the air and sea with effect from 1700 hours Indian Standard Time. Today, instructions have been given on both sides to give effect to this understanding. The Directors General of Military Operations will talk again on the 12th of May at 1200 hours," announced Misri.<o:p></o:p>
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Earlier on Saturday, US President Donald Trump and his team claimed credit for the ceasefire between the two nuclear nations. This is despite US Vice President JD Vance saying a day before that America would not directly "intervene" in the matter as it is "none of America's business.&rdquo;<o:p></o:p>
Trump shared a post on Truth Social announcing that India and Pakistan "have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire" and that "common sense and great intelligence" have prevailed. He congratulated both countries on the ceasefire. The US Department of State, in a statement, called the ceasefire a 'US-brokered.'

Former India cricketer and bowling coach Venkatesh Prasad aimed at Pakistan after they violated the ceasefire agreement on Saturday (May 10). India News | Sports

Former India cricketer and bowling coach Venkatesh Prasad aimed at Pakistan after they violated the ceasefire treaty on Saturday (May 10). Prasad, taking a dig at Pakistan, said India will teach them a lesson after blackouts, drone sightings and heightened military alerts were noted in the border regions of the country on Saturday evening. This comes despite a ceasefire agreement that was agreed between India and Pakistan and came into effect from 5:00 PM IST. That country has three power centers- The Army, The ISI and the Prime Minister. It’s virtually impossible for all 3 to agree on a thing even if one of them does. The last three days weren’t enough, with this provocation, India will teach Pakistan a lesson of a lifetime — Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) May 10, 2025 Venkatesh Prasad aims at Pakistan “That country has three power centers- The Army, the ISI and the Prime Minister. It’s virtually impossible for all 3 to agree on a thing, even if one of them does. The last three days weren’t enough, with this provocation, India will teach Pakistan a lesson of a lifetime,” Prasad wrote on his X handle. On Saturday (May 10) evening, India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect, starting at 1700 hrs the same day. While announcing details of the ceasefire, Misri stressed India's "uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations". Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) called the Indian DGMO at 15:35 hours earlier this afternoon. It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land and in the air and sea with effect from 1700 hours Indian Standard Time. Today, instructions have been given on both sides to give effect to this understanding. The Directors General of Military Operations will talk again on the 12th of May at 1200 hours," announced Misri. ALSO READ | India-Pak ceasefire: BCCI likely to resume IPL 2025 from next week - Report Earlier on Saturday, US President Donald Trump and his team claimed credit for the ceasefire between the two nuclear nations. This is despite US Vice President JD Vance saying a day before that America would not directly "intervene" in the matter as it is "none of America's business.” Trump shared a post on Truth Social announcing that India and Pakistan "have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire" and that "common sense and great intelligence" have prevailed. He congratulated both countries on the ceasefire. The US Department of State, in a statement, called the ceasefire a 'US-brokered.'

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Former India cricketer and World Cup winner Virender Sehwag has taken a massive jibe at Pakistan after it violated the ceasefire agreement just hours after it came into effect. Sehwag took to his X handle to criticise Pakistan despite them reaching a truce with India in their ongoing battle. Blackouts, drone sightings and heightened military alerts were noted in the border regions of India, indicating the violation.<o:p></o:p>
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&mdash; Virrender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) <a href="https://twitter.com/virendersehwag/status/1921236534935666812?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 10, 2025</a></blockquote>

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Taking to X, Sehwag wrote: &ldquo;Kutte ki dum tedi ki tedi hi rehti hai&rdquo;, meaning &ldquo;A dog&rsquo;s tail always stays crooked&rdquo;.<o:p></o:p>
On Saturday (May 10) evening, India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect, starting at 1700 hrs the same day. While announcing details of the ceasefire, Misri stressed India's "uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations".<o:p></o:p>
Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) called the Indian DGMO at 15:35 hours earlier this afternoon. It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land and in the air and sea with effect from 1700 hours Indian Standard Time. Today, instructions have been given on both sides to give effect to this understanding. The Directors General of Military Operations will talk again on the 12th of May at 1200 hours," announced Misri.<o:p></o:p>
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Earlier on Saturday, US President Donald Trump and his team claimed credit for the ceasefire between the two nuclear nations. This is despite US Vice President JD Vance saying a day before that America would not directly "intervene" in the matter as it is "none of America's business.&rdquo;<o:p></o:p>
Trump shared a post on Truth Social announcing that India and Pakistan "have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire" and that "common sense and great intelligence" have prevailed. He congratulated both countries on the ceasefire. The US Department of State, in a statement, called the ceasefire a 'US-brokered.'

Former India cricketer and World Cup winner Virender Sehwag has taken a massive jibe at Pakistan after it violated the ceasefire agreement just hours after it came into effect. India News | Sports

Former India cricketer and World Cup winner Virender Sehwag has taken a massive jibe at Pakistan after it violated the ceasefire agreement just hours after it came into effect. Sehwag took to his X handle to criticise Pakistan despite them reaching a truce with India in their ongoing battle. Blackouts, drone sightings and heightened military alerts were noted in the border regions of India, indicating the violation. pic.twitter.com/8HEGZhv2O6 — Virrender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) May 10, 2025 Sehwag takes jibe at Pakistan Taking to X, Sehwag wrote: “Kutte ki dum tedi ki tedi hi rehti hai”, meaning “A dog’s tail always stays crooked”. On Saturday (May 10) evening, India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that India and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect, starting at 1700 hrs the same day. While announcing details of the ceasefire, Misri stressed India's "uncompromising stance against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations". Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) called the Indian DGMO at 15:35 hours earlier this afternoon. It was agreed between them that both sides would stop all firing and military action on land and in the air and sea with effect from 1700 hours Indian Standard Time. Today, instructions have been given on both sides to give effect to this understanding. The Directors General of Military Operations will talk again on the 12th of May at 1200 hours," announced Misri. ALSO READ | India-Pak ceasefire: BCCI likely to resume IPL 2025 from next week - Report Earlier on Saturday, US President Donald Trump and his team claimed credit for the ceasefire between the two nuclear nations. This is despite US Vice President JD Vance saying a day before that America would not directly "intervene" in the matter as it is "none of America's business.” Trump shared a post on Truth Social announcing that India and Pakistan "have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire" and that "common sense and great intelligence" have prevailed. He congratulated both countries on the ceasefire. The US Department of State, in a statement, called the ceasefire a 'US-brokered.'

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As tensions escalate between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack, the whole nation has united to back the retaliatory strikes against Pakistan under&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/operation-sindoor">Operation Sindoor</a>. From Parliament to the streets, everyone came together to back the Centre's actions against Pakistan for sponsoring terrorist attacks in India.&nbsp;
The key opposition party, Congress, has shown full support and expressed solidarity towards the Indian government and armed forces during its retaliatory attacks against Pakistan. This support&nbsp;was not seen during the 2016 surgical strikes and 2019 Balakot airstrikes.&nbsp;
Moreover, hundreds of youths gathered together in Chandigarh after authorities called for civil defence volunteers, chanting, "Ready to give my life for India."
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<h2>A break down</h2>
Now first, let's break down how the opposition expressed solidarity this time, but not during the 2016 and 2019 air strikes.&nbsp;
After the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 people on April 22, the opposition stressed that it was time "for demonstrating our collective will as a nation to teach Pakistan a lesson and curb terrorism decisively&rdquo;.
Later on Wednesday, the Congress Working Committee (CWC) declared &ldquo;full support&rdquo; to the armed forces, saying it was &ldquo;time to be united&rdquo;.&nbsp;
They also decided to halt all planned party programmes, and said, "standing in complete solidarity with our armed forces during this critical hour."
Not just that, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also praised the Indian Armed Forces and lauded their courage and determination.&nbsp;
&ldquo;We are proud of our armed forces, which gave a befitting reply by taking bold and decisive action against terror bases in Pakistan and PoK. We salute the courage, determination, and patriotism of our brave soldiers,&rdquo; Kharge said.&nbsp;
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<h2>2019 Balakot airstrikes</h2>
Now cut to 2019 Balakot airstrikes, a day after the strikes, 21 Opposition parties in a joint statement said that they were anguished&rdquo; over the &ldquo;blatant politicisation&rdquo; of the sacrifices of armed forces (40 security personnel were killed in the terror attack) by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.
Moreover, senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh also demanded Modi government to give "evidence" of the damage it claimed to have caused to Pakistan during its air strikes in Balakot.&nbsp;
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<h2>2016 URI strike</h2>
Now going back even further, during the 2016 URI strike, Rahul Gandhi accused PM Modi of "playing politics over the blood of jawans&rdquo;.
However, after he got backlashed for his statement, he posted on X (then Twitter), "I fully support surgical strikes and I have said so unequivocally. But I will not support using the Indian Army in political posters and propaganda all across the country.&rdquo;
Not just Modi government, but Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) also condemned Gandhi's statement, as the AAP convenor said, "I strongly condemn what Rahul Gandhi said about our jawans."&nbsp;
Later, Amit Shah said, &ldquo;Some parties tried to question the surgical strikes, some even raised doubts. I condemn all those who have insulted our Indian Armed Forces.&rdquo;
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<h2>Youth gather on Chandigarh streets for civil defence volunteering</h2>
Amid soaring tensions between India and Pakistan, the administration of Chandigarh invited youth citizens, above 18 years, to become 'civil defence volunteers' to assist during emergency preparedness.
Following this, hundreds of youths gathered to show solidarity with Indian armed forces and fight against Pakistan terror.&nbsp;
One of the locals said that they wanted to do something for the Indian Army as they were doing so much for us.&nbsp;
Speaking to ANI, another resident, Karan Chopra, said, "I am ready to give my life for India. We have filed the form; we are ready to do whatever is expected from us..."
As India and Pakistan battle in escalating tensions, the whole nation has come united with the Indian government as Indian Armed Forces retaliate against Pakistan's attacks and foil its attacks across several regions in India. 
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Congress, has shown full support to the Indian government and armed forces during its retaliatory attacks against Pakistan. India news pakistan

As tensions escalate between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack, the whole nation has united to back the retaliatory strikes against Pakistan under Operation Sindoor. From Parliament to the streets, everyone came together to back the Centre's actions against Pakistan for sponsoring terrorist attacks in India. The key opposition party, Congress, has shown full support and expressed solidarity towards the Indian government and armed forces during its retaliatory attacks against Pakistan. This support was not seen during the 2016 surgical strikes and 2019 Balakot airstrikes. Moreover, hundreds of youths gathered together in Chandigarh after authorities called for civil defence volunteers, chanting, "Ready to give my life for India." Also read: LIVE | India-Pakistan Ceasefire News Updates: India confirms Pak violated agreement, Islamabad reacts A break down Now first, let's break down how the opposition expressed solidarity this time, but not during the 2016 and 2019 air strikes. After the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 people on April 22, the opposition stressed that it was time "for demonstrating our collective will as a nation to teach Pakistan a lesson and curb terrorism decisively”. Later on Wednesday, the Congress Working Committee (CWC) declared “full support” to the armed forces, saying it was “time to be united”. They also decided to halt all planned party programmes, and said, "standing in complete solidarity with our armed forces during this critical hour." Not just that, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge also praised the Indian Armed Forces and lauded their courage and determination. “We are proud of our armed forces, which gave a befitting reply by taking bold and decisive action against terror bases in Pakistan and PoK. We salute the courage, determination, and patriotism of our brave soldiers,” Kharge said. Also read: Turkey, Azerbaijan 'welcome' ceasefire between India and Pakistan | How the world reacted to India-Pak ceasefire 2019 Balakot airstrikes Now cut to 2019 Balakot airstrikes, a day after the strikes, 21 Opposition parties in a joint statement said that they were anguished” over the “blatant politicisation” of the sacrifices of armed forces (40 security personnel were killed in the terror attack) by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. Moreover, senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh also demanded Modi government to give "evidence" of the damage it claimed to have caused to Pakistan during its air strikes in Balakot. Also read: Indo-Pak war: What is the Fatah-II missile? Pakistan’s precision missile reportedly shot down by India 2016 URI strike Now going back even further, during the 2016 URI strike, Rahul Gandhi accused PM Modi of "playing politics over the blood of jawans”. However, after he got backlashed for his statement, he posted on X (then Twitter), "I fully support surgical strikes and I have said so unequivocally. But I will not support using the Indian Army in political posters and propaganda all across the country.” Not just Modi government, but Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) also condemned Gandhi's statement, as the AAP convenor said, "I strongly condemn what Rahul Gandhi said about our jawans." Later, Amit Shah said, “Some parties tried to question the surgical strikes, some even raised doubts. I condemn all those who have insulted our Indian Armed Forces.” Also read: 'Plotting. Assisting. Killing. Inciting...': What does PAKISTAN stand for? Indian politician explains letter by letter Youth gather on Chandigarh streets for civil defence volunteering Amid soaring tensions between India and Pakistan, the administration of Chandigarh invited youth citizens, above 18 years, to become 'civil defence volunteers' to assist during emergency preparedness. Following this, hundreds of youths gathered to show solidarity with Indian armed forces and fight against Pakistan terror. One of the locals said that they wanted to do something for the Indian Army as they were doing so much for us. Speaking to ANI, another resident, Karan Chopra, said, "I am ready to give my life for India. We have filed the form; we are ready to do whatever is expected from us..." As India and Pakistan battle in escalating tensions, the whole nation has come united with the Indian government as Indian Armed Forces retaliate against Pakistan's attacks and foil its attacks across several regions in India.

Indo-Pak tensions: From Parliament to streets, India comes together as ONE in support for Operation Sindoor

On May 10th, after four days of cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan, both countries agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire. However, within hours of the announcement, Pakistan violated the ceasefire agreement. Explosions were heard in some areas of Jammu and Kashmir along the Line of Control.
On WION WideAngle, we explain how the Indian Armed Forces conducted military strikes under ‘Operation Sindoor’ in response to the horrific Pahalgam terror attack.
How did two nuclear-armed nations come to the brink of war?
Will Pakistan adhere to the ceasefire, and will the ceasefire hold?

Operation Sindoor: India-Pakistan war: From India strikes to ceasefire

Hours after the India-Pakistan ceasefire was announced, Pakistan violated the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ceasefire">ceasefire</a>&nbsp;on Saturday evening as explosions were heard across various regions in Jammu, Rajasthan, Punjab and Gujarat. However, as India foiled several Pakistan attacks, it addressed that the Indian Armed Forces inflicted heavy damage on Pakistan.&nbsp;
Pakistan's military suffered major losses in the four days of continuous fighting, as India retaliated and foiled its attacks in several Indian regions.&nbsp;
On Saturday evening, Colonel Sophia Qureshi addressed a special briefing on Operation Sindoor, and stressed that the Indian Armed Forces inflicted heavy damage on Pakistan &mdash; to its "military infrastructures, whether strategic assets or air assets."
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She added that the Indian Armed Forces damaged airfields across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
"Not only that, the Indian Armed Forces damaged Pakistan&rsquo;s airfields &mdash; Skardu, Jacobabad, Sargodha, and Bularika. In addition, Pakistan&rsquo;s air defence systems and radar systems were also made untenable in the airspace," she said.&nbsp;
Indian Armed Forces also caused such extensive damage to Pakistan's command and control centres, its military personnel and infrastructure that its defensive capabilities were totally destroyed.
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"Furthermore, near the Line of Control, Pakistan's command and control centres, logistic installations, military infrastructure and personnel suffered such extensive damage that its offensive and defensive capabilities were destroyed," Colonel said.&nbsp;
She further stressed that India is a secular nation and the Indian armed forces are a "reflection of our constitutional values".&nbsp;
Earlier today, India said that Pakistan violated the ceasefire on Saturday evening as explosions were heard in various parts of bordering states. Later, the Pakistan Foreign Ministry asked its troops on the ground to exercise restraint.&nbsp;
India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in a special briefing said that the Indian Army is retaliating. "An understanding was reached this evening between the DGMOs of India and Pakistan to stop the military action that was going on for the last few days. For the last few hours, this understanding has been violated by Pakistan."
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Pakistan's military suffered major losses in four days of continuous fighting, as India retaliated and foiled its attacks in several Indian regions. India news pakistan

Hours after the India-Pakistan ceasefire was announced, Pakistan violated the ceasefire on Saturday evening as explosions were heard across various regions in Jammu, Rajasthan, Punjab and Gujarat. However, as India foiled several Pakistan attacks, it addressed that the Indian Armed Forces inflicted heavy damage on Pakistan. Pakistan's military suffered major losses in the four days of continuous fighting, as India retaliated and foiled its attacks in several Indian regions. On Saturday evening, Colonel Sophia Qureshi addressed a special briefing on Operation Sindoor, and stressed that the Indian Armed Forces inflicted heavy damage on Pakistan — to its "military infrastructures, whether strategic assets or air assets." Also read: Turkey, Azerbaijan 'welcome' ceasefire between India and Pakistan | How the world reacted to India-Pak ceasefire She added that the Indian Armed Forces damaged airfields across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. "Not only that, the Indian Armed Forces damaged Pakistan’s airfields — Skardu, Jacobabad, Sargodha, and Bularika. In addition, Pakistan’s air defence systems and radar systems were also made untenable in the airspace," she said. Indian Armed Forces also caused such extensive damage to Pakistan's command and control centres, its military personnel and infrastructure that its defensive capabilities were totally destroyed. Also read: Indo-Pak ceasefire: Pakistan asks troops to exercise 'restraint' after India confirms Pak violated agreement "Furthermore, near the Line of Control, Pakistan's command and control centres, logistic installations, military infrastructure and personnel suffered such extensive damage that its offensive and defensive capabilities were destroyed," Colonel said. She further stressed that India is a secular nation and the Indian armed forces are a "reflection of our constitutional values". Earlier today, India said that Pakistan violated the ceasefire on Saturday evening as explosions were heard in various parts of bordering states. Later, the Pakistan Foreign Ministry asked its troops on the ground to exercise restraint. India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in a special briefing said that the Indian Army is retaliating. "An understanding was reached this evening between the DGMOs of India and Pakistan to stop the military action that was going on for the last few days. For the last few hours, this understanding has been violated by Pakistan." Also read: India-Pak ceasefire: Om Puri's words in movie Lakshya 'If Pakistan loses, they always come back', weren’t just scripted—they were Prophetic!

'Heavy damage to Pak military': How much Pakistan has lost in Indian retaliation so far

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