The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has strongly refuted claims suggesting that External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar had warned Pakistan before the commencement of Operation Sindoor. The XP Division of the MEA clarified that the Minister's remarks were made in the early phase of the operation, not prior to it, as is being falsely reported by certain quarters.
In an official statement, the MEA said: "EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar had stated that we had warned Pakistan at the start, which is clearly the early phase after Operation Sindoor’s commencement. This is being falsely represented as being before the commencement. This utter misrepresentation of facts is being called out."
The ministry condemned the deliberate distortion of the timeline and emphasized that India had maintained a consistent and transparent communication regarding the operation, particularly its security posture toward Pakistan.
Operation Sindoor, which was launched in response to cross-border terrorism and escalating tensions, has seen a strong diplomatic and military response from India. Misreporting of key statements, the MEA said, not only undermines national interest but also spreads confusion among the public.
The MEA reiterated that India's warning to Pakistan was made once the operation had officially commenced, reflecting the government's firm stand on national security.
