New Delhi: The United States State Department has “welcomed” the ceasefire between India and Pakistan in a moderately worded commentary that borders on diplomatic theatre. He showered reward on each top ministers for appearing “wisdom, prudence and statesmanship”. However, the truth at the floor paints a starker image – of an India that was once pressured to behave decisively after but every other blood-soaked provocation, whilst Washington makes an attempt to play world referee after the wear and tear is completed.
The fragile peace adopted ‘Operation Sindoor’, India’s retaliatory moves introduced on May 7 within the aftermath of the April 22 Pahalgam terror assault, which killed 26 blameless vacationers – a reminder of the fear infrastructure that continues to thrive around the border.
In an issue of days, India flattened over 100 terrorist operatives, struck 11 Pakistani air bases and crippled vital army installations – all with no unmarried misstep in civilian zones. Precision was once the hallmark. Restraint was once calculated. But tolerance for terror has run out.
While america State Department, President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio now sing odes to peace, it’s value asking: the place was once this worry when Pakistan-based terror outfits performed the Pahalgam bloodbath? Where was once “prudence” when cross-border infiltration was once allowed to fester?
Vice President JD Vance and Secretary Rubio credited “US-led diplomatic engagement” for halting army operations. The irony, then again, is evident – American toughen comes handiest after Pakistan is scorched and handiest when India presentations its capacity to strike surgically. The unexpected push for discussion comfortably emerges when the fear sponsor reveals itself bruised.
In a joint press convention, India’s most sensible defence management made it transparent: the militia acted handiest after being driven to the wall. Air Marshal AK Bharti emphasized the effectiveness of ‘Operation Sindoor’, stating with quiet self belief, “Have we decimated the terror camps? The answer is a thumping yes.”
Vice Admiral AN Pramod added a blunt caution that left little to interpretation: “This time, if Pakistan dares act, they know what we are going to do.”
The United States might communicate of statesmanship, however it’s India’s strategic readability and unshakable army precision that restored calm – no longer diplomatic daydreams or not on time platitudes. The message from New Delhi is apparent: peace is welcome, however by no means once more at the price of Indian blood.