External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the Lok Sabha regarding the government's response to the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor. He highlighted India's zero-tolerance stance on terrorism. Jaishankar mentioned global support received post-attack. He criticized past governments' inaction after 26/11. The minister also spoke about India's strengthened regional ties and engagement with the UN Security Council.
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