Jaishankar Slams West's 'Free Advice' on Operation Sindoor, Cites Own Regional Violence

• External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar criticized Western nations for 'free advice' on India's Operation Sindoor, calling out their hypocrisy.
• Jaishankar questioned Western concerns over India's actions, urging them to reflect on violence in their own regions and India's worries about their activities.
• He emphasized that Western countries often prioritize self-interest while offering unsolicited advice, stating India must pursue its policies independently.
• Operation Sindoor, launched in May 2025 after the Pahalgam terror attack, involved precision strikes on nine terrorist camps in Pakistan and PoK, eliminating over 100 terrorists.
• Jaishankar's remarks follow US operations in Venezuela and Trump's disputed claims of mediating an India-Pakistan ceasefire.

Why It Matters: Jaishankar rebukes Western hypocrisy on India's actions, urging self-reflection on their own regional violence.