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New Delhi, May 26: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar chaired a meeting of the Consultative Committee of Parliament on External Affairs in Delhi on Monday. The session focused on Operation Sindoor and India’s firm policy of zero tolerance toward terrorism.

In a post on X, Jaishankar shared, “Chaired the Consultative Committee Meeting of MEA this morning in Delhi. Discussed Op Sindoor and India’s zero-tolerance policy against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Underlined the importance of sending a strong and united message in that regard.”

According to sources, the government briefed the committee that India had aimed at high-value terrorist targets in its military action, which significantly impacted the morale and credibility of the Pakistani armed forces. It was emphasized that Pakistan’s inability to safeguard terror hubs revealed their vulnerability.

The panel was told that, apart from three countries, the global community largely supported India’s stance, with widespread appreciation for India’s right to self-defense. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul’s recent comments were highlighted, where he strongly condemned the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and supported India’s right to retaliate against terrorism. Speaking alongside Jaishankar in Berlin on May 23, Wadephul praised India’s military response and called for a stable ceasefire and continued dialogue to address regional concerns.

The issue raised by the Congress, alleging that the Indian government had tipped off Pakistan before the operation, was addressed in the meeting. The government clarified that no communication took place with Pakistan except a Director General of Military Operations (DGMO)-level conversation after the strikes. The official sequence of events, as per a Press Information Bureau release, stated that India’s DGMO reached out to the Pakistani counterpart only post-operation.

Sources added that Jaishankar termed Congress’ allegations as misrepresentation and dishonesty. He reiterated that India had made it clear to global powers, including the U.S., that talks with Pakistan could not occur alongside terrorism.

The meeting also touched upon the Indus Waters Treaty. When MPs inquired whether India planned to continue the treaty or if its suspension was symbolic, the government said the treaty was currently in abeyance and that MPs would be updated on future developments.

Jaishankar called for national unity, urging domestic political consensus in line with the spirit of the international outreach by multi-party delegations. The Modi government has dispatched seven such teams to brief global capitals about India’s firm stance against terrorism and Pakistan’s involvement.

Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, was a direct response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives. The Indian Armed Forces carried out strikes targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, killing over 100 terrorists from groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen.