Tokyo [Japan]: BJP MP Brij Lal, part of an all-party Indian parliamentary delegation visiting Japan, expressed satisfaction over Japan’s support for India’s fight against terrorism. He called the meetings with Japanese officials “very good” and lauded Japan’s understanding of India’s security concerns.
Speaking during the visit, Brij Lal underscored the global recognition of India’s firm stance against terrorism and referred to pivotal retaliatory actions taken after Prime Minister Narendra Modi assumed office.
“The meeting was very good. We were happy that the people of Japan have supported India’s fight against terrorism. India has been suffering for nearly four decades and you must remember, we did not react till 2016. I was serving as Additional Director General in the UP when the 2008 26/11 occurred, where 170 people were killed. Among them were, two IPS officers, Hemant Karkare IGN, Ashok Kamte DIG. It went on for three days, Kasab was caught and nine were killed, total evidence.”
Brij Lal recalled India’s response to multiple terror incidents, highlighting the 2016 surgical strike, the 2019 Balakot airstrike, and the recent Operation Sindoor launched in retaliation to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam.
“After that, when PM Modi came in 2014, we launched a surgical strike in 2016 when they attacked us… In 2019, they again carried out attacks and we conducted an airstrike in Balakot… After that we carried out a precise attack and by carrying out precise attack, we did not kill civilians, we only destroyed their terrorist infrastructure… We are telling this to the entire world; the world is understanding that we did not escalate… Today, the entire world is understanding… They are appreciating our stand and that we are a peaceful country, but if we are attacked, then this is the new India, Modi’s India, and we will destroy the terrorist bases and their sponsors if we are attacked.”
The delegation, led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, met with Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, as well as senior leaders including former Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, and Takashi Endo, Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on National Security.
An official statement noted that both Japanese leaders affirmed their country’s continued support for India’s anti-terrorism efforts. The Indian delegation also engaged with prominent Japanese think tanks, sharing India’s zero tolerance policy on terrorism. The think tank participants expressed strong support for India’s position.
The all-party delegation, on a mission to project India’s national consensus and determination against terrorism, emphasized the unified political resolve in India to counter terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.
Operation Sindoor: India’s Swift Response to Pahalgam Attack
On May 7, India launched Operation Sindoor in response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which killed 26 civilians. The Indian Armed Forces carried out precision strikes on terror infrastructure across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, reportedly killing over 100 terrorists from Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen.
Following India’s retaliation, Pakistan launched cross-border shelling and attempted drone attacks, which were met with further Indian strikes targeting radar systems, communication centers, and airbases.
By May 10, both nations reportedly agreed to a temporary cessation of hostilities after diplomatic backchannel negotiations.