Following “Operation Sindoor” on May 17, 2025, India launched a significant global diplomatic initiative to combat Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. This involved dispatching seven all-party delegations, totalling 51 political leaders, to 32 countries and the European Union.
This report specifically compiles statements from politicians who were part of these delegations. These seven teams were led by prominent Members of Parliament, including Shashi Tharoor (Congress), Ravi Shankar Prasad (BJP), Baijayant Panda (BJP), Sanjay Kumar Jha (Janata Dal (United)), Kanimozhi Karunanidhi (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam), Supriya Sule (NCP – Sharadchandra Pawar), and Shrikant Eknath Shinde (Shiv Sena).
Decisive action against terror: India will not tolerate Pakistan’s export of hatred – BJP MP Anurag Thakur
BJP MP Anurag Thakur, addressing the Indian diaspora in Johannesburg, delivered a powerful message of resolve against terrorism, explicitly naming Pakistan as the perpetrator. He called for “freedom from terrorism” and demanded that the world expose Pakistan’s role in the “Pahalgam” incident, emphasising that “the land of Pakistan gives birth to terrorism, nurtures it and exports it around the world.” Thakur reiterated India’s firm policy of “talks and terror can’t go together, trade and terror can’t go together, blood and water can’t flow together.” His statement culminated in a strong assertion of India’s retaliatory capability, reminding the world of the “precise and decisive attack on 9 terrorist locations in Pakistan,” and the clear message that “Bharat kisi ko chhedta nahi par agar Bharat ko koi chhedta hai to Bharat chhoddta nahi”
India’s unwavering stance: Terrorism has n/o Place, Pakistani footprint exposed – AAP MP Vikramjit Sahney
AAP MP Vikramjit Sahney, speaking from Doha, asserted India’s diplomatic success in highlighting the undeniable link between global terrorism and Pakistan. He reported that foreign dignitaries expressed sympathy and commitment to action, affirming that “Nobody sides with terrorism in these times. Terrorists have no religion.” Crucially, Sahney underscored that the “footprint” of international attacks, from 9/11 onwards, can invariably be traced to “the neighbouring country,” a clear indictment of Pakistan. He further differentiated India’s peaceful relations with other neighbours like Nepal, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Bhutan, and Afghanistan, thereby isolating Pakistan as the sole regional instigator of terror.
Global unity against state-sponsored terror: France stands with India against Pakistan – BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad
BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, speaking from Paris, expressed profound gratitude for the unequivocal support received from the US Senate’s Vice Chair of Defence and Foreign Affairs Committee and her colleagues. He highlighted their unified stance: “we are together with India in the fight against terrorism.” Prasad emphasised the critical global consensus that “France and India, and the whole democratic world need to speak in one voice in the fight against terrorism emanating from Pakistan and supported by the State of Pakistan.”
Unmasking Pakistan’s global threat: DRC pledges zero tolerance for terrorism – Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde
Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, reporting from Kinshasa, underscored the global ramifications of Pakistan’s long-standing support for terrorism, noting how it “is affecting not only India but also the entire world.” He lauded the positive response from the DRC government, which committed to disseminating India’s message of “zero tolerance against terrorism” to its 500 members and throughout the country. Shinde’s statement positions Pakistan as a global menace whose actions impact far beyond its immediate neighbourhood.
India-France partnership: Upholding modernity and accountability – Former Union Minister MJ Akbar
M J Akbar, a former Union Minister and BJP stalwart underscored the ideological chasm between India’s democratic values and Pakistan’s regressive state. He affirmed that the India-France partnership is founded on “liberty, fraternity, equality,” contrasting this sharply with Pakistan, which “represents a challenge of medievalism, of fake supremacy against equality, against democracy and against the shared principles of a modern era.” Akbar’s powerful assertion reflects a right-wing view that Pakistan is not merely a geopolitical adversary but an ideological one, embodying outdated and dangerous principles. He expressed hope that France’s “powerful affirmation” would compel Pakistan to be “more accountable” and “pay a very heavy price for its callous, barbarous behaviour,” directly aligning with the demand for retribution against Pakistan’s state-sponsored terrorism.
Pakistan’s proxy war: A global threat from a defeated nation – BJP Leader S.S. Ahluwalia
BJP leader S S Ahluwalia in Kinshasa laid bare Pakistan’s persistent aggression against India, highlighting its “badly defeated” status in conventional wars, which forced it to resort to “cross-border terrorism.” He explicitly stated that Pakistan is “employing their people for terror activities in the name of Islam,” and receiving “complete support from the Pakistani army to sneak into our territory and destabilise.” Ahluwalia warned that while this is “a threat to us today, tomorrow it will be a threat to the entire world,” with all terror activities having a “connection with Pakistan” through training or logistic support.
Unmasking Pakistan’s terror nexus: Lashkar-e-Taiba and Beyond, a deep state complicity – BJD MP Sasmit Patra
BJD MP Sasmit Patra in Kinshasa meticulously exposed the intricate web of Pakistan’s terror infrastructure, identifying the TRF (The Resistance Front) as a proxy of “Lashkar-e-Taiba,” a “major terrorist organisation.” He unequivocally linked these groups’ operations within “POJK (Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir), as well as in Pakistan,” directly to the “support of the Pakistani government, deep state, military, and the ISI.” Patra’s specific mention of David Headley being “trained by Jaish-e-Mohammad at the Bahawalpur facility” for the 26/11 Mumbai attacks provides irrefutable evidence of Pakistan’s state complicity.
Surgical strike against terrorists in Pakistan: Precision and decisive action – JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha
JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha in Singapore delivered a precise account of “Operation Sindoor,” emphasising India’s targeted response to Pakistan-backed terrorism. He stated, “Our target was to eliminate terrorists who are trained, financed and have a launch pad on Pakistan side,” confirming that “9 terrorist infrastructure were hit, demolished with precision.” Jha highlighted the meticulous planning to avoid civilian casualties, noting the operation “started at night so that no civilian is targeted. No civilian was hurt, no military infrastructure was targeted on May 7.” This statement directly validates India’s capacity for decisive, surgical strikes against terrorist infrastructure on Pakistani soil, a cornerstone of the right-wing’s muscular approach to national security and a direct rebuttal to Pakistan’s narrative of victimhood.
Global solidarity: DRC and India unite against cross-border terrorism, Pakistan must be condemned – BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj
BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj drew a poignant parallel between the suffering caused by terrorism in Goma (DRC) and Pahalgam (India), stating that “The colour of the blood… was red,” highlighting a shared victimhood. She asserted that “DRC knows the pain of cross-border terrorism” and unequivocally declared, “Pakistan is involved in cross-border terrorism.” Swaraj underscored India’s consistent support for DRC, now reciprocated, and made a strong call for the DRC to “publicly and on an international platform condemn Pakistan for the barbaric attack on Indian lives in Pahalgam.”
Global awareness on India’s terrorism challenge: The world responds to Pakistan’s atrocities – BJP MP Atul Garg
BJP MP Atul Garg highlighted the international community’s growing awareness and sympathy for India’s plight in Kinshasa. He noted that the “Foreign Affairs Commission chairman observed a minute’s silence today in honour of our innocent citizens who were killed (in the Pahalgam attack),” demonstrating a clear recognition of Pakistan’s culpability. Crucially, he affirmed that they “promised they would make Africa and the world aware of the problem that India is facing.”
Exposing Pakistan’s terror factory: India’s successful diplomatic offensive – BJP’s Rajya Sabha MP Manan Kumar Mishra
BJP Rajya Sabha MP Manan Kumar Mishra in Kinshasa unequivocally declared the success of India’s diplomatic campaign, stating its core purpose was “to give the message of peace, to tell about the policy of zero tolerance against terrorism and also to tell that Pakistan is a terrorist factory.”
India’s unwavering resolve: No peace at the cost of innocent lives, exposing Pakistan’s atrocities – NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule
NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule in SAfrica articulated India’s deep pain and unwavering resolve following the Pahalgam attack, describing it as “the most traumatic and painful experience… an attack on India’s soul.” She emphasised Prime Minister Modi’s vision to extend “Operation Sindoor” beyond immediate borders, aiming to “tell the world that we won’t tolerate terrorism.” Sule’s statement, while acknowledging India’s historical non-aggression (“India is a country that has never initiated a war ever”), firmly declared, “We want peace, but not at the cost of losing our hardworking, innocent souls.”
Global consensus against state-sponsored terrorism – Congress MP Manish Tewari
Congress MP Manish Tewari, despite his party affiliation, delivered a statement that resonates with right-wing anti-terrorism rhetoric. He passionately declared, “Terrorism has no religion, terrorism has no other manifestation. Terrorism is a pure evil which has to be exorcised from the body politic of this globe.” He directly linked India’s diplomatic outreach to the “horrific attack in Pahalgam, where 26 of our citizens were executed in cold blood,” and affirmed India’s mission to “create a global consensus against those nations which use terror as an instrument of state policy.” By framing terrorism as “pure evil” and seeking global unity against state sponsors like Pakistan, Tewari’s statement reinforces the narrative of a united India decisively confronting a global menace, a position consistent with a strong nationalistic stance.
Pahalgam carnage: Pakistan’s targeted killing of innocents based on religion – BJP MP Anurag Thakur
BJP MP Anurag Thakur in Johannesburg delivered a stark and chilling account of the Pahalgam attack, explicitly stating that “people were selected based on religion, and then killed in front of their kids and wives.” He directly attributed responsibility, noting that “TRF took responsibility for the attack” and unequivocally declared, “Pakistan is the country that spreads terrorism in India and the entire world.”
United against terror: India’s decisive response to Pakistan’s provocation in Pahalgam – Congress MP Shashi Tharoor
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor in Panama City emphasised the unified national purpose behind India’s delegations, stating, “We all come from different political backgrounds and different parts of India, but we are united in national purpose.” He clearly outlined India’s patient response to the Pahalgam attack, acknowledging that “we waited to see whether the Pakistan government would take any action against the perpetrators of the terrible crime.” Crucially, he justified India’s subsequent military action: “When nothing was clearly being done, two weeks later, on the 7th of May, we attacked the known headquarters of terrorist bases.”
Meanwhile, in Bogota, Colombia, Tharoor highlighted India’s foundational membership in BRICS, emphasising its continued importance in a multipolar world. More significantly, Tharoor asserted India’s deep commitment to the Global South, portraying it not merely as a participant but as a leading force. His reference to India’s recent chairmanship of the Global South underscores its growing influence and leadership capabilities among developing nations.
National security transcends petty politics: India’s unified front against external threats – TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee
TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, while acknowledging political differences, delivered a powerful message of national unity in Singapore. He asserted that when it comes to “national security or sovereignty of the country,” political opposition takes a backseat, declaring, “Where I might differ with the ruling dispensation or the political party, I will fight with them tooth and nail. But when it comes to the national security of my country. I will stand firmly and serve towards what is in the best interest of my nation.”
Terrorism and retaliation: India’s restrained yet decisive response to Pakistan’s provocation – Congress MP Anand Sharma
Congress MP Anand Sharma’s statement in Johannesburg, though from an opposition leader, strongly validates India’s firm stance against terrorism and its right to retaliate. He pointed to the “terrorists who had attacked Mumbai” and the global knowledge of “Osama bin Laden found in Abbottabad, Pakistan,” clearly implicating Pakistan. Sharma highlighted India’s initial “utmost restraint” in targeting “only the headquarters of the terror groups.” However, he crucially noted Pakistan’s “unfortunate” choice to attack “Indian air bases” instead of taking action against terrorists, which necessitated a “forceful Indian retaliation.”
Global threat of terrorism: Pakistan’s “Dirty Work” imperils the world – DMK MP Kanimozhi
DMK MP Kanimozhi in Athens delivered a scathing indictment of Pakistan, warning the international community of the global ramifications of its state-sponsored terrorism. She emphasised India’s unified front against terror, stating, “When India is attacked, all political parties stand together.” Crucially, she highlighted that “Terrorism doesn’t stop at Indian soil alone, it spreads, and no country is safe, however far they are from where these terrorist groups are sponsored.” Her reference to the Pakistan Defence Minister’s interview confession about doing “the dirty work of the World” is a powerful, direct accusation. Kanimozhi’s warning that “If somebody wants to hurt another nation, they can use the same terrorists” firmly positions Pakistan as a global threat, not just an Indian problem.
International backing for India’s righteous cause: Global support against Pakistan’s terror – IUML MP Mohammed Basheer
IUML MP Mohammed Basheer’s statement in Kinshasa, from a party often seen as minority-focused, provides significant validation for India’s diplomatic offensive from a broader political spectrum. He reported enthusiastic international support, stating that during discussions, “The officials, the ministers, the speaker, and everybody were very co-operative in their replies. Their replies were very inspiring, and the House offered wholehearted support of this nation for India’s cause.”
India’s unwavering resolve: A fitting response to every terrorist attack, then enduring peace – BJP Leader Shashank Mani
BJP leader Shashank Mani, speaking from Colombia – a nation with its own history of battling terrorism – conveyed India’s firm and uncompromising stance. He noted Colombia’s success in achieving peace “after a long struggle,” setting a precedent for decisive action. Mani asserted India’s core message: “We have clearly stated that we will give a fitting response to every terrorist attack, and when it is over, we want nothing but peace.” This declaration unequivocally signals India’s zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism, emphasising robust retaliation as a necessary precursor to achieving lasting peace.
India’s measured strength: Restraint in the face of decades of terror, not weakness – BJP Leader S.S. Ahluwalia
BJP leader S.S. Ahluwalia in Freetown, Sierra Leone presented India’s response to terrorism as one of deliberate strength and moral rectitude, not passivity. He acknowledged a current “ceasefire” and affirmed India’s belief in “peace,” but critically underscored India’s enduring patience, having “seen these attacks for the last 40 years.” Ahluwalia asserted that India has “responded sensibly,” explicitly highlighting India’s disciplined approach: “We have not disturbed any Pakistani national and even when the Pakistani army retaliated, we have not touched the Pakistani army establishment.”
No moral equivalence: Terrorists are not tourists, India’s argument prevails – BJP Leader Tejasvi Surya
BJP leader Tejasvi Surya delivered a crucial message debunking the false equivalency often drawn between state action against terrorists and harm to innocent civilians. He forcefully stated, “There is a difference between tourists being killed and terrorists being neutralised. You cannot create an equivalence between the two.” Surya highlighted India’s diplomatic success by noting that foreign “authorities, saw merit in our arguments and were gracious enough to withdraw the statement that they had made earlier,” and that they “expressed full sympathy and understanding with India’s position.”
India will not be restrained: Eliminating terror hreats at their source, egardless of borders – TDP MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu
TDP MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia delivered a strong message of India’s unwavering commitment to national security, emphasising a proactive stance against terrorism. He declared, “We don’t find the difference between terrorist organisations and the states sponsoring terrorism, we see the similarities in them.”
Post-Article 370: J&K’s peace and resolve, India’s unbreakable unity against terror – Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi in Copenhagen, Denmark articulated a powerful narrative of national resilience and unity, starting with the transformation in J&K. She stated, “After Article 370’s removal, Jammu and Kashmir saw peace. We also saw an election, an elected government coming to power,” attributing stability and democratic progress directly to the government’s decisive action. Furthermore, Chaturvedi highlighted the spirit of national unity, even in the face of political differences, by citing Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s focus on fighting for justice rather than statehood post-terror attack. Her powerful concluding remarks, “I stand resolutely with India with the Indians and ensure that in every part of this mission, if our political parties can get together and not be divided, then there’s no force on earth that we can’t beat,” emphatically showcase a united India, transcending internal politics to confront external threats. This reinforces the core right-wing theme of national cohesion and strength against adversity.
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