India Takes Global Stand Against Terrorism: All-Party Delegation Travels to Japan
India Raises the Alarm on Cross-Border Terrorism
In a move to highlight the threat of cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan, an all-party delegation led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Jha departed for Japan on Wednesday. The delegation, representing a broad spectrum of Indian political parties, will also visit South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore as part of India’s diplomatic outreach.
United Front Against Terrorism
The delegation comprises prominent figures like BJP MPs Aparajita Sarangi, Brijlal, Pradhan Barua, and Hemang Joshi, Congress leader Salman Khurshid, TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, CPI(M)’s John Brittas, and former ambassador Mohan Kumar. This united front underscores India’s determination to address the issue of terrorism on a global stage.
A Call for International Action
The visit comes amidst heightened tensions following a ceasefire agreement reached between India and Pakistan on May 10 after four days of military action sparked by a terrorist attack in Pahalgam. The delegation aims to expose Pakistan’s alleged state-sponsored terrorism and rally international support against this global menace.
“The biggest issue is that this terrorism, which is Pakistan’s state policy. It is the job of the entire delegation to reveal the face of Pakistan to the entire world. The whole state of Pakistan sponsors terrorism, and the terrorism thrives completely with the support of the state,” said Sanjay Jha, leader of the delegation.
CPI(M) MP John Brittas emphasized the urgency of uniting against terrorism, stating, “Our delegation is now leaving for Japan. I have always been telling that this is a public diplomatic outreach to send across the message of India that the world has to unite against terrorism, and this is high time that the countries need to rally with India in its concerns against terrorism.”
India’s Determined Stance
BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi highlighted the significance of this diplomatic effort, saying, “As a citizen of the country, I can say that sending 7 delegations to around 33 countries by PM Modi’s govt is a highly well-thought-out exercise, and the idea is to communicate to the international community India’s stand on cross-border terrorism.”
This delegation is part of a larger strategy by the Indian government to engage with the international community on the issue of terrorism. Following this delegation, another one led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde will travel to the UAE, Liberia, Congo, and Sierra Leone.
