India stands with its army, Pakistan fights for power

In recent years, Indian polities has often witnessed intense clashes between the ruling party and the opposition on nearly every issue. However; during Operation Sindoor, a rare sense of unity between the two camps has brought relief and pride to the Indian public. In stark contrast, Pakistan presents the opposite picture, where the opposition continues to hurl accusations at Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, attempting to portray him as an ineompetent leader. Comparisons between Modi and Sharif’ are being drawn in the form of a lion versus a jackal.

- SANJAY SAXENA

For India, it is a matter of great satisfaction that the opposition is standing firmly behind the Modi government's every move against terrorism, unconditionally. The terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, and the subsequent Indian Armyled Operation Sindoor have triggered a remarkable shift in the political landseape. This time, opposition parties not only supported the government but also openly praised the bravery and decisiveness of the armed forces. In the past, during the Uri and Pulwama attacks, Congress and other opposition parties had raised questions, which the BJP used to label them as anti-national and gain political mileage. Against that backdrop, this current shift is highly significant. It reflects not just political maturity, but also shows that India now speaks in one voice on matters of national security.

On April 22, the brutal killing of 26 innocent tourists in a terrorist attack in Pahalgam shook the entire nation. This attack not only hurt public sentiment deeply but also posed a challenge to the opposition on how to respond to such an issue. Without delay, Congress and other major parties extended their unconditional support to the central government. Even more noteworthy was their decision to refrain from politicizing possible lapses in security and intelligence. This displayed a mature and responsible approach by the opposition, in defense of national unity and sovereignty.