Opposition hopes Modi’s government will share details of ceasefire to clarify the role of the United States

“A special session of the parliament discussed the events of the past 18 days, starting with the brutal Pahargam terrorist attacks and the direction of progress,” Jairam Ramesh said. File | Image source: Hindu

On Saturday (May 11, 2025), the opposition responded to the ceasefire announced between India and Pakistan, urging the Narendra Modi government to share details of the ceasefire and requested a special parliamentary meeting to discuss ways to move forward.

Secretary-General of Congress (News) Jairam Ramesh said that in view of the “unprecedented announcement” in Washington, D.C., Prime Minister Narendra Modi is now required to “chasing the whole party meeting and bring confidence to the party.”

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“The special session of the parliament discussed the events of the past 18 days, starting with the brutal Pahalgam terrorist attacks and the direction of progress, and demonstrating collective determination,” Mr Ramesh said in an article on X.

The Politburo of the Communist Party of India (Marxism) pointed out in a press statement that the ceasefire announcement was “positive”.

“The people of both countries should be peaceful for their progress and prosperity. We sincerely hope that both countries will base themselves on this and ensure that the people do not suffer from the evil of terrorism.”

CPI Secretary-General D. Raja said his party has been advocating for a ceasefire. Raja shared a screenshot of President Donald Trump’s post on X on X: “We believe that India and Pakistan have mature people who can solve their problems bilaterally without the intervention of Donald Trump and the United States.

CPI (Marxist-Leninist) Dipankar Bhattacharya pointed out that President Trump made the announcement even before Indian officials and Pakistan confirmed the news.

“Hopefully these two regimes will listen to their own people and have not set aside room for the US to intervene. The main media in India and Pakistan are ashamed of the war hysteria, spreading fake news to claim victory and celebrate entertainment,” Bhattacharya said.

The CPI leader added that the ceasefire should be seen as the first step towards degradation, restoration of full diplomatic relations and bringing the perpetrators of the Pahalgam terrorist attack to justice.

Congressman Manish Tewari appeared on social media platform X, and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that India and Pakistan have agreed to hold further talks “a neutral position on a broad range of issues.”

Developments on Saturday (May 11, 2025) also resulted in many congressional leaders comparing the 1971 war with the “strong stance” of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi during the current crisis.

Mr. Ramesh shared a letter from Ms. Gandhi to President Richard Nixon on 12 December 1971, saying: “She made sure there was no ‘neutral location’ and now he agreed.”

Pawan Khera of Congress added: “India missed Indira.”