Should the Opposition attack Modi about Pahalgam and the ceasefire? INDIA is a house divided

In two successive all-party meetings held in New Delhi following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, a united opposition extended unconditional support to the Modi government. But as the dust began to settle after the May 10 ceasefire announcement between India and Pakistan, some leaders of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance opened political fire.

Opposition politicians have since questioned the timing of the truce and the role of the United States in facilitating it. Even the issue of fixing accountability for alleged security lapses that led to the loss of 26 lives in Pahalgam is now being highlighted by members of the INDIA bloc.

Several INDIA parties have asked the government to hold another all-party meeting – this time with the prime minister in attendance – and convene a special session of Parliament to discuss these concerns.

However, others within the alliance have either remained silent or voiced their disagreement with these demands.

The lack of consensus shows that when it comes to national security issues, the opposition remains divided on how it should tackle the Bharatiya Janata Party. While national parties are willing to confront the ruling regime, some regional parties are wary of getting entangled in such debates.

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