Pakistan Violates Ceasefire Hours After Agreement; Indian Opposition Criticizes Modi Over US Pressure
New Delhi, May 10, 2025 – Just hours after a highly publicized ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, Pakistan violated the truce with artillery shelling and drone attacks in multiple sectors of Jammu and Kashmir, including Akhnoor, Rajouri, RS Pura, Samba, Udhampur, and Pathankot. The violations, reported from 6:30 PM IST, triggered a blackout in Srinagar and Baramulla, escalating tensions in the region.The ceasefire, effective from 5 PM IST on May 10, 2025, was announced following direct talks between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both nations.
India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed that Pakistan’s DGMO initiated the call at 3:35 PM, agreeing to halt all military actions on land, air, and sea. Indian officials emphasized that the agreement was bilateral, negotiated without third-party mediation.However, US President Donald Trump claimed credit for brokering the ceasefire, announcing on Truth Social that it followed “a long night of talks mediated by the United States.”
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance further detailed their 48-hour engagement with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, and other senior officials, stating the ceasefire included plans for talks on broader issues at a neutral site. Reports suggest the US leveraged a $1 billion IMF loan to pressure Pakistan into compliance, with further funds tied to adherence.In India, the opposition, led by the Congress party, welcomed the ceasefire but sharply criticized the Modi government for allowing the US to overshadow India’s bilateral efforts. Congress leaders accused Trump of “jumping the queue” with his premature announcement, calling it an “unprecedented” move that undermined India’s sovereignty in foreign policy.
They demanded that Prime Minister Modi convene an all-party meeting to clarify the role of US pressure in the agreement.Government sources defended Modi’s leadership, asserting that the ceasefire was secured on India’s terms, with no concessions on its firm stance against terrorism. Modi chaired a high-level meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and armed forces chiefs to ensure India’s strategic interests were upheld. India also maintained punitive measures against Pakistan, including the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and trade restrictions, despite the ceasefire.Pakistan’s ceasefire violations drew condemnation in India, with former diplomat Rajiv Dogra stating, “Pakistan has betrayed India on the very first step.” Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed alarm, posting on X, “What the hell just happened to the ceasefire? Explosions heard across Srinagar!!!” Eight Border Security Force personnel were injured in the shelling, and Indian forces responded proportionately, shooting down Pakistani drones in Punjab.The violations and the US’s prominent role in the narrative have fueled domestic debate in India, with the opposition questioning Modi’s handling of the situation amid external pressures. As tensions persist along the Line of Control, the durability of the ceasefire remains uncertain.
