"Wave of Emotions Engulfs BJP MLA Post UN Decision on India-Pakistan Ceasefire"
In an unexpected turn of events, BJP MLA Narendra Prajapati from Madhya Pradesh stirred up some controversy on Saturday. At a BJP event in Rewa, Prajapati, representing Mangawan, claimed that the military strikes against Pakistan were halted due to an "order" from the United Nations.
However, it appears this statement might've been misconstrued. Prajapati later asserted that his remarks were twisted, insisting he had spoken out of raw emotion but was now confronted with a skewed and manipulated portrayal in the media.
As a matter of clarification, the Centre clarified that Operation Sindoor, the military action that unfolded in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, ceased when the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) of Pakistan got in touch with his Indian counterpart, leading to an agreement between the countries.
Prajapati further justified his statement in a follow-up video. "Indian forces marched into Pakistan, demolishing nine terrorist bases," he stated. "Pakistan's economy reeled, and Pakistan implored for mercy. Only then did Prime Minister Modi and our military announce a ceasefire," he added.
A similar uproar took place earlier when Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah found himself in hot waters due to his remarks about Indian Army Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who addressed the media alongside Wing Commander Vyomika Singh regarding Operation Sindoor.
The statement made by BJP MLA Narendra Prajapati about the halt of military action against Pakistan due to an UN order seems to be a misinterpretation, given the Centre's clarification on the ceasing of Operation Sindoor. Prajapati's comments in a follow-up video suggest an improbable scenario where Pakistan's economy suffered due to military attacks, necessitating a ceasefire, which is a topic often discussed in the realm of general news and politics, and can potentially intersect with war-and-conflicts and economy discourses.