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FS Misri to brief parliament panel on May 19
NEW DELHI [Maha Media]: In a crucial development amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri will brief the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, chaired by Congress MP Dr Shashi Tharoor, on May 19 regarding the recent military and diplomatic developments.
The high-level meeting is expected to focus on India's targeted strikes on terror camps across the Line of Control, followed by intense military exchanges, which ultimately led to a cautious phase of de-escalation between the two nations. The situation remains sensitive, and Misri’s inputs are likely to be pivotal in shaping the parliamentary discourse on national security and foreign policy.
Sources informed that Misri, who routinely updates the committee on India’s international relations—including those with neighbouring countries such as Bangladesh and strategic partners like Canada—will now provide an in-depth briefing on India’s evolving stance on Pakistan and the security measures in place.
Meanwhile, Dr Shashi Tharoor, known for his strong and nuanced perspectives on foreign affairs, took a sharp dig at former US President Donald Trump’s recent claim that the ceasefire between India and Pakistan was facilitated by the US administration.
In a detailed statement, Tharoor labelled Trump’s remarks as “disappointing and misleading,” citing four major objections:
1. False Equivalence Drawn: Tharoor argued that the claim unfairly places India and Pakistan on the same pedestal, ignoring the fact that India has been the victim of cross-border terrorism, while Pakistan has long been accused of sheltering terror outfits.
2. Unmerited Platform for Pakistan: He warned that giving Pakistan a platform for negotiation, especially after violent provocations, legitimises terrorism as a tool of diplomacy—an approach India firmly rejects.
3. Unwarranted Internationalisation of Kashmir: Highlighting India's consistent policy, Tharoor reiterated that the Kashmir issue is an internal matter, and that India has never sought nor welcomed third-party mediation.
4. Re-Hyphenation of India and Pakistan: Tharoor criticised the move as a setback to years of diplomatic efforts aimed at separating India’s global standing from Pakistan. “Since President Clinton's visit in 2000, no US President has clubbed India and Pakistan together—this statement reverts to an outdated narrative,” he asserted.
With tensions still simmering and national interest at stake, the May 19 briefing is expected to play a vital role in informing lawmakers about India’s diplomatic clarity and strategic resolve in dealing with cross-border threats, while reinforcing its stance of “zero tolerance” towards terrorism.
