India, June 1 -- Election strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor, founder of the Jan Suraaj Party, on Saturday questioned the Centre's decision to agree to a ceasefire with Pakistan, asking why the government accepted it if Islamabad was on the back foot.

Referring to a statement by external affairs minister S Jaishankar, whom he praised as a "well-read and sensible leader," Kishor said the minister himself confirmed that the ceasefire was initiated at Pakistan's request.

"This shows that India was in a strong position, and Pakistan wanted to stop the fighting," Kishor said, adding, "India could have continued the operation for two more days on Pakistan instead of agreeing to a ceasefire so soon."

Speaking in Bihar's East Champar...