Is Third Party Intervention in India's Matters Necessary?

Agartala, May 11 (NationPress) CPI-M General Secretary M.A. Baby stated on Sunday that third party intervention in negotiating or resolving any issues concerning India is unnecessary. In response to reports suggesting that U.S. President Donald Trump had facilitated an 'understanding' between India and Pakistan and expressed a desire to mediate on the Kashmir issue, Baby expressed doubts about the need for foreign involvement in bilateral discussions.

“It is essential that bilateral matters be addressed and resolved through direct discussions, rather than resorting to military solutions. This has long been our party's stance,” the Left leader conveyed to the press.

He noted that the Indian government traditionally opposed the internationalization of its domestic issues or conflicts with neighboring countries.

“We aim to resolve our issues with neighbors through mutual agreement. The ongoing de-escalation is occurring at various levels. Therefore, the Indian government must clarify why the U.S. President announced the ceasefire between India and Pakistan first,” Baby remarked.

Earlier, U.S. Vice-President J.D. Vance stated that the United States would not mediate in India-Pakistan issues, aiming instead for direct resolution between the two nations, Baby added.

The Left leader pointed out that President Trump not only contradicts the Vice-President’s position but also acts as if he is the President of the world, which is unacceptable.

He highlighted that India’s Foreign Secretary, Vikram Misri, informed that the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) of Pakistan reached out to India’s DGMO, indicating Pakistan's willingness for a ceasefire, which was subsequently accepted.

“There are inconsistencies between the announcements made by our Foreign Secretary and the claims made by the U.S. President. We now expect the government to clarify the confusion surrounding these events,” Baby stated.

He asserted that India and Pakistan have the capability to resolve their disputes through direct dialogue, questioning the need for a third party, especially the U.S. President, to intervene.

The CPI-M leader reiterated the necessity of maintaining strategic autonomy in foreign policy and urged the Indian government to adhere to its longstanding principle of bilateral engagement without external mediation.

After being elected as CPI-M’s General Secretary during the 24th party Congress in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Baby visited Tripura for the first time to attend the party's one-day state conference on Sunday.