Pakistan requested a ceasefire with India, but a hotline issue delayed the conversation. India accepted Pakistan's appeal at 3:35 PM. India's objective was solely to target terrorist bases.
New Delhi: The Indian delegation in Malaysia reported that on May 10, Pakistan had requested a ceasefire from India. Pakistan attempted to contact India at the DGMO level, but due to a hotline malfunction, they had to communicate through the Indian embassy. Finally, India approved the ceasefire at 3:35 PM, based on Pakistan's request.
Pakistan Requested Ceasefire; Indian Army Demonstrated Strength
Following the recent Operation Sindur between India and Pakistan, Pakistan appealed to India for a ceasefire. After a b retaliatory action by the Indian Army, the Pakistani army, led by Asim Munir, was completely on the defensive. Following this defeat, Pakistan pleaded with India for a truce.
The Indian delegation in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, stated that Pakistan had attempted to contact India from the morning of May 10th. However, technical issues with the hotline prevented immediate communication.
Hotline Failure; Pakistani Embassy Contacted India
JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha provided detailed information on the matter. He explained that Pakistan's DGMO (Director General of Military Operations) tried to contact India for a ceasefire early in the morning, but the hotline was not working. Therefore, the Pakistani embassy in India contacted Indian officials, informing them of their desire to speak with the DGMO.
Jha stated, "Pakistan demanded a ceasefire, but communication through the hotline failed. Therefore, they contacted through their embassy in India and requested a conversation with the DGMO."
Ceasefire at 3:35 PM Following Discussions
Jha explained that the time for the conversation was set between 1:30 PM and 2:00 PM. Finally, a conversation took place between the DGMOs of India and Pakistan, and Pakistan requested a ceasefire. India clarified that it did not desire war; its objective was solely to eliminate terrorist bases, a goal that had been achieved.
According to the Indian delegation, India approved the ceasefire at 3:35 PM based on Pakistan's appeal. India clarified that the aim of Operation Sindur was to act against terrorism, and the Indian army had accomplished its objective.
Donald Trump Takes Credit, But the Reality is Different
Following news of the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, former US President Donald Trump also attempted to take credit. He announced the ceasefire at 5:25 PM, while according to the Indian delegation, the conversation between the two countries' DGMOs and the decision for a ceasefire had already been reached at 3:35 PM.
This clearly indicates that the ceasefire was entirely a bilateral process between India and Pakistan, with no role played by any third party. Jha stated, "What happened between India and Pakistan was entirely bilateral. America did not mediate any solution."
