Jaishankar Defends India’s West Asia Policy Amid Opposition Criticism on Pakistan’s Role

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar defended the government’s stance on the West Asia crisis during an all-party meeting amid Opposition questioning India’s silence and Pakistan's expanding diplomatic role. The Opposition criticized India’s outreach, including the Prime Minister’s Israel visit, emphasizing concerns over Pakistan’s mediation in the US-Iran dialogue. The debate signals growing domestic scrutiny of India’s West Asia diplomacy, with ongoing political discussions expected to influence future foreign policy positions.