The Thursday (February 25, 2021) newsbreak about rival armies of India and Pakistan agreeing to ceasefire came as a sweet surprise. Nobody expected it. In certain areas like Uri that usually pay for the hostilities, primarily, the populations were excited. Of all the people impacted by the bilateral decision-making of the nuclear-armed neighbours, areas straddling the now-visible Line of Control (LoC) usually pay the price with their blood.
Referring to the discussion between the two DGMOs’, the two sides said they reviewed the situation along the LoC and all other sectors in a “free, frank and cordial atmosphere”.
“In the interest of achieving mutually beneficial and sustainable peace along the borders, the two DGMOs agreed to address each other’s core issues and concerns which have the propensity to disturb the peace and lead to violence,” the joint statement said. “Both sides agreed for strict observance of all agreements, understandings and cease firing along the Line of Control and all other sectors with effect from midnight 24/25 Feb 2021.”
It added: “Both sides reiterated that existing mechanisms of hotline contact and border flag meetings will be utilised to resolve any unforeseen situation or misunderstanding.”
QUICK ENDORSEMENT
Given the statement had come from respective armies, apparently in the backdrop of a coercive and muscular narrative, the political establishment quickly endorsed it.
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