'Pause is an understanding, not an agreement': Amit Malviya on India-Pakistan ceasefire

Malviya's statement follows a de-escalation along the LoC after nearly two weeks of intense cross-border hostilities.

The ceasefire between India and Pakistan should not be interpreted as a formal agreement but rather as a tactical “understanding,” says BJP IT Cell chief Amit Malviya. His statement follows a de-escalation along the Line of Control (LoC) after nearly two weeks of intense cross-border hostilities.

Catch live updates on the Indo-Pak truce here.

“This pause is an understanding, it isn’t an agreement,” Malviya wrote on microblogging site X, on Sunday, sharply underlining the distinction between the nature of the ceasefire and any formal diplomatic commitment.

This pause is an UNDERSTANDING, it isn't an AGREEMENT.

Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) May 11, 2025

In a follow-up post, Malviya also stressed that India had not engaged in any third-party mediation to broker the ceasefire and reiterated that the Indian armed forces were prepared for further escalation. He noted that New Delhi had positioned its forces to launch coordinated strikes on Pakistan’s energy infrastructure, economic assets, and strategic military targets, should the situation require it.

The ceasefire understanding came into effect on Saturday evening, following nearly 100 hours of heavy military clashes, including artillery duels, drone strikes, and airspace violations.

India and Pakistan agreed to halt firing and military operations along the LoC, signaling a temporary pause in hostilities.

Also Read | No change in India's stance on Indus Waters Treaty and Kartarpur Corridor as ceasefire takes effect

The de-escalation follows a deadly terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam on April 22, which killed 26 people, mostly civilians. This attack sparked a sharp escalation in tensions, leading to nearly three weeks of military engagement between the two countries.

While the ceasefire understanding has brought some relief, reports of intermittent gunfire from the Pakistani side on Saturday night raised concerns about the stability of the truce. Indian officials have described the pause as a “tactical understanding” rather than a binding ceasefire agreement, underlining that Indian forces remain in a high state of readiness.

A day later, the Indian Air Force took to microblogging site X, declaring that Operation Sindoor is far from over.

The IAF wrote, “Operations were conducted in a deliberate and discreet manner, aligned with national objectives.”

The Air Force added that Operation Sindoor remains ongoing and that a comprehensive briefing will be held in due course.