New Delhi, May 11 — Veteran Congress leader and former J&K Governor Karan Singh on Sunday welcomed the ceasefire understanding between India and Pakistan, calling it a relief from the brink of full-scale conflict. He also appealed to the government to ensure prompt compensation for those affected by the recent hostilities in Jammu and Kashmir.
Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to grant the armed forces full operational autonomy for Operation Sindoor, Singh said, “I congratulate him and all ranks of the armed forces for the efficient manner in which they conducted the whole operation, including the lethal strikes on terrorist headquarters in mainland Pakistan and attacks on military bases up to Rawalpindi.”
On Saturday, India and Pakistan reached a mutual understanding to halt all military actions across land, air, and sea with immediate effect, following four days of intense cross-border missile and drone strikes. However, India later accused Pakistan of breaching the ceasefire agreement.
Singh, the son of the last Dogra ruler Maharaja Hari Singh, described the ceasefire as a significant relief that prevented the situation from escalating further.
“The operation was conducted in a very mature and professional manner and achieved its objective,” he noted.
He further urged the Jammu and Kashmir government to assess and address the damages, especially in conflict-affected regions like Poonch and Rajouri. “The government must expedite compensation and support to those impacted by the hostilities,” he said, expressing condolences to the families of those who lost their lives.
Singh also acknowledged the role of international diplomacy, particularly the statement by US President Donald Trump. “I welcome President Trump’s statement confirming that the two countries have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire after US mediation. I must thank him for the initiative he took to encourage this development,” he said.
The ceasefire comes at a critical time as the region remains tense, with both strategic stability and civilian rehabilitation now emerging as pressing concerns.
