Following Operation Sindoor and heightened tensions, J&K CM Omar Abdullah and LG Manoj Sinha affirmed India's dedication to peace while defending military actions against Pakistan-backed terrorism. India is preparing to dispatch an all-party parliamentary delegation abroad to articulate its position. Sinha highlighted Pakistan's request for mediation after Indian forces struck terrorist camps, emphasizing India's focus on development and peace.
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