Four days after Operation Sindoor, a ceasefire has been agreed between India and Pakistan. India has announced a ceasefire. After the ceasefire came into effect, Congress has demanded that now more than ever, there is a need that Prime Minister Narendra Modi chair an all-party meeting and take political parties into confidence. Congress said that the government should call a special session of Parliament to discuss the events of the last 18 days.

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh said in a post on X that in view of the announcement made by the US, now more than ever, there is a need that the Prime Minister chair an all-party meeting and take political parties into confidence. He said that now more than ever, there is a need to call a special session of Parliament to discuss the events of the last eighteen days, including the brutal Pahalgam terrorist attacks and the strategy ahead and to demonstrate collective resolve.

Former Odisha CM welcomes ceasefire
Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik said that I welcome the ceasefire announcement between India and Pakistan and appreciate India's firm stand against terrorism. The Indian Armed Forces have done a great job in destroying terrorist bases and infrastructure supporting terrorism in Pakistan. Congratulations to our armed forces. Jai Hind.

Focus on combating terrorism: Siddaramaiah
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said that both India and Pakistan have agreed on a ceasefire. We should be vigilant. We should focus on combating terrorism.

Ceasefire good for both countries: G Parameshwara
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said that both countries have agreed not to escalate the fight. This has been mediated by US President Donald Trump. I welcome it. Our CM has officially welcomed it. It is good for both countries.

India never wanted war, it was imposed on us: Manoj Jha
RJD MP Manoj Jha said that in history India never wanted war, war was always imposed on us. But whenever we have fought a war, we have fought bravely. I salute the bravery of the armed forces. Here too our armed forces have targeted only terrorist hideouts. Civilians and military establishments were not targeted. What did we get in return? Our civilians were killed. This is the difference between India and Pakistan. I urge the Prime Minister to call a special session to give a united message to the nation and salute the bravery of the armed forces.

Vikram Misri announced ceasefire
Earlier, the ceasefire between India and Pakistan was confirmed by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said, 'Pakistan's Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) called the Indian DGMO at 3:35 pm today. It was agreed between them that both sides will stop all firing and military action on land, air and sea from 1700 hrs Indian Standard Time. Today both sides have been instructed to implement this agreement. The Director General of Military Operations will talk again on 12 May at 1200 hrs. This brief announcement by the Foreign Secretary came soon after US President Donald Trump said that India and Pakistan have agreed to a complete and immediate ceasefire after talks mediated by the US.

Earlier, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio had separately talked with Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar and Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce gave this information in a statement on Saturday morning. In fact, tensions between the two had increased significantly after India's Operation Sindoor on terrorist hideouts in Pakistan on May 7 and then Pakistan targeting 15 Indian cities.