India Sends Diplomatic Battalions: All-Party Delegations to Explain Stance on Pakistan Conflict

India is taking its message about the recent conflict with Pakistan to the international stage. The government is assembling eight delegations, comprising leaders from both the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Opposition, to travel to key countries in Europe, West Asia, and Africa.

This move comes after a tense period between the two nations, which saw heightened military activity along the Line of Control. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has been reaching out to senior leaders across the political spectrum to participate in these delegations, signaling the government’s commitment to building a broad consensus on its approach to Pakistan.

Trump Hails De-escalation Efforts

Meanwhile, former U.S. President Donald Trump took credit for helping to prevent a potential nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan. In an interview with Fox News, he claimed that his efforts to bring the two countries back from the brink were a “bigger success” than he would ever receive credit for.

“Those are major nuclear powers. Those are not like a little bit, and they were angry,” Mr. Trump said, highlighting the seriousness of the situation. He suggested that tensions had escalated to a point where a nuclear exchange seemed likely.

Pakistan Calls for Dialogue

Pakistan, too, has expressed a desire for peaceful resolution. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, speaking on Friday night during the country’s ‘Youm-e-Tashakur’ (Day of Thanks), urged India and Pakistan to engage in constructive dialogue to resolve their differences, including the long-standing Kashmir dispute.

“India and Pakistan fought three wars and got nothing,” Mr. Sharif stated, emphasizing the futility of continued conflict. He called for a shift towards peaceful coexistence and cooperation.