New Delhi (National Times) In a bold move to strengthen India’s global outreach and counter false narratives surrounding terrorism, the Indian government is dispatching seven all-party parliamentary delegations to major partner nations later this month. The outreach comes in the wake of Operation Sindoor, India’s decisive military response to the recent Pahalgam terror attack, which New Delhi has attributed to Pakistan-sponsored militants.
These delegations will engage with international leaders, policymakers, and media outlets across five key nations, including members of the United Nations Security Council, to present India’s position on cross-border terrorism and assert its right to defend national sovereignty.
The delegations will be led by a diverse mix of senior Members of Parliament, representing both ruling and opposition parties:
- Shashi Tharoor (Indian National Congress)
- Ravi Shankar Prasad (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- Sanjay Kumar Jha (Janata Dal United)
- Baijayant Panda (Bharatiya Janata Party)
- Kanimozhi Karunanidhi (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam)
- Supriya Sule (Nationalist Congress Party)
- Shrikant Eknath Shinde (Shiv Sena)
This rare bipartisan show of unity underscores the significance of the mission. Sources within the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that the delegations are scheduled to travel between May 22 and June 3, covering important diplomatic hubs in the first leg of the initiative.
A senior official said, “This is not just about Operation Sindoor. It’s about setting the record straight. India wants the world to understand that it considers terror attacks on its soil as acts of war, and our responses will be calibrated accordingly.”
India has been increasingly vocal in international forums about Pakistan’s alleged role in sheltering and facilitating terrorist groups. With Operation Sindoor serving as a flashpoint, the current campaign aims to build momentum among global stakeholders and reaffirm India’s zero-tolerance policy toward terrorism.
The move also follows recent political tensions, with opposition leaders demanding greater transparency and parliamentary engagement over the government’s security operations. In a gesture of national unity, the Indian National Congress and other opposition parties have now agreed to join the diplomatic initiative despite earlier criticisms of being excluded from domestic consultations.
