Lucknow, May 15 -- Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday questioned whether the government was preparing for another conflict, urging it to guarantee the nation's safety and peace instead.

"I have heard that government representatives say they will give a 'fitting reply' next time. Is the government preparing for another attack?" Yadav asked while addressing the media. "Rather, the people should be assured that such attacks will never happen again on our soil."

Pointing out the decision on the cessation of hostilities by Indian and Pakistan, Yadav asserted that victory celebrations should be about "real victory, not just a ceasefire."

He also emphasised peace and ruled out any foreign interference in India's internal affairs...