Sources: 
India’s Members of Parliament have taken a firm stance against negotiating under threat, following the Indian Armed Forces’ launch of Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied territories.
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, leading an all-party delegation to the United States, explained the symbolic significance of the operation’s name, linking it to the vermilion mark (sindoor) traditionally worn by married Indian women. He said,
“Sindoor ka badla khoon hoga,” meaning blood will be the response to attacks on Indian women.
Tharoor emphasized India’s refusal to negotiate under duress, stating,
“India won’t negotiate under threat.” MP Tejasvi Surya echoed this sentiment, warning that India is prepared for multiple military responses similar to Operation Sindoor. Both leaders criticized Pakistan’s claims of peace and highlighted its military dependence on China.
Surya also condemned the irony of Pakistan’s delegation branding itself as a delegation of peace, underscoring India’s clear position that
“there will be no talks with a gun pointed at our head.”This firm diplomatic and military posture comes amid India’s broader global outreach, with delegations strengthening bilateral ties, such as the Shinde-led visit to Liberia and Sierra Leone. The Indian government continues to assert its stand on terrorism and security while rejecting any negotiations under threat.
The MPs’ statements reflect India’s historical aversion to war but a readiness to respond decisively to threats, reinforcing a message of strength and resolve in the face of ongoing regional tensions.
Key quotes:“Sindoor ka badla khoon hoga.” – Shashi Tharoor
“India won’t negotiate under threat.” – Shashi Tharoor
“There will be no talks with a gun pointed at our head.” – Tejasvi Surya
Key stats:Operation Sindoor launched on May 7 targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied territories.
Sources: India’s MPs, including Shashi Tharoor and Tejasvi Surya, assert no negotiations will occur under threat, following Operation Sindoor targeting terror in Pakistan. They warn of multiple military responses ready, criticizing Pakistan’s peace claims and military ties with China amid ongoing diplomatic outreach.
