Former Union Home Minister P Chidambaram revealed that the Congress-led UPA government chose not to retaliate militarily against Pakistan after the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. Citing intense international pressure and the Ministry of External Affairs' stance, Chidambaram said the government ultimately decided against taking military action, although he personally considered retribution.

P Chidambaram recalled the intense international pressure after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, saying, "The whole world descended upon Delhi to tell us don't start a war." He mentioned Condoleezza Rice's visit, where she urged restraint, and admitted that while he considered retribution, the government decided to hold back. "Condoleezza Rice, who was then US Secretary of State, flew in two or three days

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