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Last Updated:May 13, 2025, 18:48 IST
MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal accused Islamabad of distorting facts following the events of Operation Sindoor
Pakistan Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, in his ceasefire confirmation statement, appeared to blame India for escalation even though Pakistani forces indiscriminately targeted civilians along the Indian side of the LoC and the IB. (IMAGE: REUTERS)
India on Tuesday slammed Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar over his remarks in a foreign media interview, stating that “claiming victory is an old habit" of Islamabad.
Responding to Dar’s remarks, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal accused Islamabad of distorting facts following Operation Sindoor.
Jaiswal stressed that India’s position had remained consistent throughout the standoff, while Pakistan’s stance shifted significantly on the morning of May 10, a change he attributed to “its airbases being effectively put out of action" during India’s precision strikes.
“All you have to do is to look at who called who to negotiate the terms of the cessation of firing. You all know that satellite pictures are available commercially," he remarked.
In his briefing, he also urged the public and media to verify Pakistan’s claims using openly available satellite imagery. “Contrast it with these sites and places which we successfully targeted and destroyed. That will give you a clear answer. Claiming victory is an old habit," he added.
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