India has firmly responded to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's comments made at the United Nations regarding Operation Sindoor. On Saturday, Petal Gahlot, the first secretary in India’s Permanent Mission to the UN, exercised the right of reply, stating, "A picture speaks a thousand words and we saw many pictures of terrorists slain in Bahawalpur and Muridke terror complexes by Indian forces during Operation Sindoor."

Gahlot criticized the glorification of terrorists by Pakistani officials, questioning the intentions of the Pakistani regime. She remarked, "If destroyed runways and burnt-out hangers look like victory, as the Prime Minister claimed, Pakistan is welcome to enjoy it."

Sharif had previously claimed that Pakistan was open to a composite dialogue with India and asserted that Pakistani forces had downed Indian jets during Operation Sindoor, turning them into "scrap and dust." He also accused India of seeking political gains following the Pahalgam attack, which resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians.

Gahlot dismissed Sharif's narrative as "bizarre," stating, "The Prime Minister of Pakistan also advanced a bizarre account of the recent conflict with India. The record on this matter is clear. Till 9th May, Pakistan was threatening more attacks on India. But on 10th May, the military pleaded with us directly for a cessation to the fighting."

In his speech, Sharif praised former US President Donald Trump, calling him a "man of peace" and supporting his claims of mediation for a ceasefire, which India has consistently rejected. Sharif stated, "Though in a position of strength, Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire facilitated by President Trump's bold and visionary leadership," and added that Pakistan nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his contributions to peace in the region.

Operation Sindoor was initiated on May 7 in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, targeting terror sites in Pakistan.