In a bold diplomatic initiative to galvanize international opinion against terrorism, JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha on Friday highlighted India’s battle against cross-border terrorism, accusing Pakistan of state-sponsored attacks during an interaction with diplomats in Tokyo, Japan.
Jha, who is leading one of seven Indian all-party parliamentary delegations visiting various countries, met with ambassadors and diplomats from Brazil, Australia, Colombia, Greece, and South Korea. He delivered a strong message on Pakistan’s role in financing, training, and exporting terrorism, emphasizing that the threat goes beyond India.
“Today it is India; tomorrow it could be you,” said Jha. “Don’t be a fence-sitter. Fight against terrorism is for everyone. We are representing our people to expose the reality of Pakistan’s cross-border terrorism.”
He accused Islamabad of providing active support to terrorists who target India and other parts of the world.
“Every terrorist activity in the world has some or other link in Pakistan,” Jha asserted, referencing Prime Minister Modi’s warning that India will retaliate decisively if its citizens are harmed.
Diplomatic Engagements in Japan
The Indian delegation met with top Japanese leaders including:
- Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya
- Former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, now Vice President of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party and Chair of the Japan-India Association
- Takashi Endo, Chair of the House Committee on National Security
All Japanese officials reaffirmed Japan’s support for India’s counterterrorism efforts, according to official statements.
In addition, the delegation engaged with prominent Japanese think tanks, presenting India’s zero tolerance policy towards terrorism. Participants in the dialogue expressed strong backing for India’s stance.
Spiritual Diplomacy: Bihar and Buddhism
Highlighting India’s commitment to peace, Jha invoked his roots in Bihar, the birthplace of Buddhism.
“Buddhism is for Ahimsa — for peace,” he said, drawing a sharp contrast between India’s spiritual heritage and the violence propagated by state-backed terrorism.
Message to the World
This diplomatic mission, spanning May 22–24, is part of a wider initiative to present a unified national consensus on terrorism. The government is leveraging cross-party representation to send a strong message that India stands united and uncompromising in its fight against terrorism.
“This all-party delegation conveys to the world India’s clear and unwavering stance: terrorism in all its forms is unacceptable, and global cooperation is vital to defeat it,” the official statement concluded.