External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar declared “We are not a dalaal nation like Pakistan” during an all-party meeting on March 24, 2026, dismissing Islamabad’s mediation role in the US-Iran war.
Meeting on West Asia Crisis
Chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the session included Home Minister Amit Shah, FM Nirmala Sitharaman, and opposition leaders. PM Modi conveyed to President Trump that the war must end soon, as it impacts all sides.
Response to Pakistan’s Role
Jaishankar noted Pakistan’s US-backed mediation since 1981 is “nothing new,” rejecting opposition claims of India being a “mute spectator.” Congress’s Tariq Anwar demanded parliamentary debate under Rule 193.
India’s Stance
The government emphasized India’s direct diplomacy, including Hormuz passage for Indian ships, contrasting Pakistan’s broker status amid ongoing regional tensions.
