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Rajnath Singh, Jaishankar Criticize Sharm-el-Sheikh Meeting
During a discussion about Operation Sindoor, government officials Rajnath Singh and S. Jaishankar discussed the 2009 Sharm-el-Sheikh meeting between India and Pakistan.
They argued that the previous government made mistakes by not strongly condemning Pakistan after the Mumbai attacks.
The 2009 statement mentioned Balochistan, which they believe was a misstep.
They contrasted this with the current government's strong actions against terrorism.
Rajnath Singh and Jaishankar criticized the 2009 Sharm-el-Sheikh joint statement.
The statement was made after the Mumbai attacks and delinked terror from dialogue.
The statement included a controversial mention of Balochistan.
Singh and Jaishankar argue the UPA government missed an opportunity to pressure Pakistan.
The ministers contrasted this with the NDA government's actions against terrorism.
- Who
- Rajnath Singh, S. Jaishankar, and previous UPA government officials.
- What
- Rajnath Singh and S. Jaishankar criticized the Sharm-el-Sheikh joint statement.
- When
- During debate in Lok Sabha.
- Where
- Lok Sabha
- Why
- To critique the previous government's handling of relations with Pakistan after the Mumbai attacks.
UPA Government
Current Government
Approach to Pakistan
UPA Government
Favored dialogue with Pakistan without preconditions.
Current Government
Advocated stronger actions against Pakistan.
- Event
- Sharm-el-Sheikh Joint Statement
- Location of Meeting
- Sharm-el-Sheikh, Egypt
- Date of Meeting
- July 16, 2009
- Key Figures
- Manmohan Singh, Yousuf Raza Gilani, Rajnath Singh, S. Jaishankar
- Controversy
- Mention of Balochistan, delinking of terror from dialogue
Sources
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