External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar criticized Western hypocrisy regarding Operation Sindoor, stating that distant countries offer unsolicited advice on local conflicts without examining their own regional issues. Speaking to the Indian community in Luxembourg, Jaishankar noted that nations often provide "free advice" but act based on direct benefit, contrasting this with India's approach to dealing with different international actors. He recounted how India received external counsel during Operation Sindoor and suggested critics should look at their own regions before commenting on India's actions.