India's Restraint After 26/11: Chidambaram Reveals US Pressure Against Military Action on Pakistan

Sep 30, 2025 01:14 pm CST

Former Indian Home Minister P Chidambaram has revealed that India considered military retaliation against Pakistan after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks but decided against it due to international pressure, particularly from the United States. The BJP has criticized this admission, drawing parallels to recent tensions following Operation Sindoor. This revelation offers new insights into India's diplomatic and military decision-making during crisis situations with Pakistan.