JOURNAL ARTICLE

'Grave mistake': Rajnath targets UPA over 'soft response' to 26/11, Sharm-el-Sheikh deal.

  • Published In: India Together, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 2

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Abstract

The article focuses on Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's criticism of the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government regarding its management of India-Pakistan relations following the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. Singh specifically condemned the 2009 Sharm-el-Sheikh agreement, arguing that it weakened India's stance against cross-border terrorism and failed to capitalize on international support after the attacks. He contrasted the UPA's restrained response with the more aggressive tactics employed by the previous BJP-led NDA government, suggesting that decisive actions could have altered Pakistan's strategic behavior. Singh also highlighted the lack of international condemnation of Pakistan following the attacks, indicating a missed opportunity for India to strengthen its diplomatic position. [Extracted from the article]

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  • Source:India Together. 2025/07, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:186985017
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