Shashi Tharoor's Poetic Take As Pakistan Violates Ceasefire: 'Uski Vadein Pe Yakin Kaise Karoon?'

(MENAFN- Live Mint) India-Pakistan Conflict: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday took to X to post a couplet hinting at betrayal of Pakistan for violating the agreement of ceasefire as drones tore through the northern and western sky of India.

"उसकी फितरत है मुकर जाने की (It is his nature to turn away). उसके वादे पे यकीं कैसे करूँ? (How can I trust his promise?)", posted Shashi Tharoor.

Pakistan violating 'bilateral understanding' as blasts tear through J&K

Blasts were heard in Srinagar and Jammu, with projectiles and flashes lighting up the night sky over Jammu, mirroring the events of the previous evening, while shots were also reported in Baramulla and a blast was heard in Sopore.

Meanwhile, a full blackout has been imposed in Jaisalmer and other parts of Rajasthan, as well as across Punjab, including a complete blackout in Moga. Eyewitnesses in Amritsar additionally reported sightings of drones in the area.

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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday took to X to post a couplet hinting at betrayal off Pakistan for violating the agreement of ceasefire as drones tore through the northern and western sky of India.

Hours after India and Pakistan on Saturday reached an understanding on stopping military actions, the arrangement came under severe pressure with New Delhi blaming Islamabad of breaching it.

In a media briefing close to midnight, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri called upon Pakistan to take "appropriate steps" to address these violations and deal with the situation with "seriousness and responsibility".

China says ready to play 'constructive role' with India, Pak

This came around five hours after the foreign secretary announced that India and Pakistan had reached an understanding to stop all firings and military actions on land, air and sea with immediate effect.

What Pakistan said on de-escalation with India

In a short announcement, Vikram Misri told the media at 6 pm that the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of the two countries agreed on the understanding during a call this afternoon.

The decision by India and Pakistan on stopping military actions was first made public by US President Donald Trump in a social media post, while claiming that the talks between the two sides were mediated by America.

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