Recent tensions between India and Pakistan have prompted strong reactions and commentary, including from Indian Congress leader Shashi Tharoor. Tharoor has offered insights into the current state of India-Pakistan relations, particularly in light of recent events and in comparison to historical contexts.

Following the Pahalgam terror attack, which resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians, India launched "Operation Sindoor," targeting terror launchpads in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. This action led to a brief but intense period of cross-border strikes and retaliation. Subsequently, an understanding was reached between the two countries to halt hostilities, though this truce quickly unraveled, with Pakistan allegedly breaching the agreement at multiple points along the Line of Control (LoC).

Tharoor has been vocal in his assessment of Pakistan, stating that India seeks nothing that Pakistan possesses and is content to be left alone. He emphasized India's focus on economic growth, technological advancement, and the future of its youth. Tharoor has characterized Pakistan as a "revisionist power" that lays claim to Indian territory and promotes a "bigoted" ideology. He asserted that Pakistan has been deploying terrorists into India for 30 years with the aim of destabilizing the country and capturing Kashmir, a goal that he believes they have failed to achieve and will continue to fail.

While welcoming the ceasefire, Tharoor also took a dig at Pakistan, alluding to their tendency to break promises. He stated that India's objective was to teach terrorists a lesson following the Pahalgam attack and that this objective had been achieved. He also cautioned against drawing parallels between Prime Minister Narendra Modi's actions and Indira Gandhi's leadership during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War, noting that the circumstances were different, with the liberation of Bangladesh being a clear and morally driven objective.

Tharoor has also commented on the international response to the recent tensions. He noted that while most countries have called for restraint, some, like Russia, France, and Israel, have shown understanding for India's right to defend itself against terrorism. He also observed that China has not taken as strong a pro-Pakistan stance as it might have in the past, possibly due to the increasing importance of the Indian market to Beijing.

The recent escalation and subsequent ceasefire have underscored the volatile nature of India-Pakistan relations. Despite the agreement to halt hostilities, the rapid breach of the truce highlights the deep-seated mistrust and the challenges in achieving lasting peace. Some analysts suggest that India's recent military actions have established a "new normal" in the relationship, where India is more willing to directly target terrorist infrastructure within Pakistan. This carries inherent risks and could lead to further escalation in the future.

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