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The opposition Congress party’s demand for answers from the government on whether it has accepted third-party mediation on Kashmir after US announcements made on behalf of India and Pakistan is valid. This comes as India and Pakistan announced a ceasefire on 10 May while on the brink of a full-scale war. The decision to deescalate was a wise move by both the Pakistani and Indian governments. However, to the surprise of many, it was US President Donald Trump who announced that India and Pakistan had agreed to a ceasefire during US-mediated talks. He congratulated both countries on “using common sense and great intelligence.”<\/p>\n
The announcement has led to many unanswered questions.<\/p>\n
Congress general secretary Sachin Pilot said the “ceasefire” statement came as a surprise to everyone, as this was the first time a third country had made such an announcement on behalf of India and Pakistan.<\/p>\n
The party demanded clarity from the government on whether it had accepted third-party mediation on Kashmir after the US announcement, and criticised the attempt to “internationalise” the issue.<\/p>\n
India has always maintained that there is no room for third-party involvement in the Kashmir issue, as it considers the matter non-negotiable.<\/p>\n
The genesis of the conflict – past, present, or future – is Kashmir. As the opposition has rightly demanded, the government must convene an all-party meeting and have an honest discussion about how the ceasefire was agreed upon, whether there were any preconditions, and the extent of US involvement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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