The Maharashtra unit of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) stirred debate with a cryptic social media post reading “De-Escalate”, issued amid India’s ongoing military operations targeting terror infrastructure across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir following the Pahalgam terror attack.
While the CPI(M) expressed support for the government’s actions under Operation Sindoor, it also emphasized the need for continued diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation.
In an official statement shared on 8 May 2025, the CPI(M) noted that Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas represented the party at the All-Party Meeting convened by the Centre in response to Operation Sindoor. The party voiced concern over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s absence at the meeting—marking the second time he had skipped such a high-level gathering—and called for a special session of Parliament and a future meeting attended by the PM himself.
Brittas acknowledged the government’s claim that Operation Sindoor had achieved its intended objectives but cautioned that historical patterns suggested military actions alone may not fully dismantle terrorist networks. He urged the Centre to sustain diplomatic pressure, mobilize international support against terrorism, and ensure the safety of civilians in border areas, along with adequate assistance for those impacted by the current security situation.
He further emphasized the need for transparency from the government, especially in combating misinformation and communal rhetoric, reiterating that “terror has no religion“. He argued that a true fight against terrorism must also include a fight against the spread of hate and communal division. Commending the resilience of the people in Pahalgam and Kashmir, Brittas called on the government to organize an All-Party delegation to visit the region in solidarity with affected communities.
#CPIM statement on the All-Party Meeting on #OperationSindoor attended by @JohnBrittas pic.twitter.com/nsPCG4wteh
— CPI (M) (@cpimspeak) May 8, 2025
However, the CPI(M)’s messaging—particularly its diplomatic tone and moral appeals during an ongoing military operation—received criticism from several quarters online. Critics accused the party of offering advice on diplomatic engagement that had yielded little in the past, especially as terror attacks against Indian civilians continue to originate from across the border.
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