In a powerful display of national unity and bipartisan resolve, the Government of India is sending seven all-party delegations of Members of Parliament to major global capitals, including members of the UN Security Council, as part of a large-scale diplomatic campaign to highlight India’s zero-tolerance policy on terrorism and the rationale behind Operation Sindoor.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, who is overseeing the coordination of this unprecedented initiative, posted on X:
“In moments that matter most, Bharat stands united. Seven All-Party Delegations will soon visit key partner nations, carrying our shared message of zero tolerance to terrorism. A powerful reflection of national unity above politics, beyond differences.”
Leading the Delegations: A Cross-Party Cohort
The seven delegations will be led by prominent leaders from across the political spectrum:
- Shashi Tharoor (Congress)
- Ravi Shankar Prasad (BJP)
- Sanjay Kumar Jha (JDU)
- Baijayant Panda (BJP)
- Kanimozhi Karunanidhi (DMK)
- Supriya Sule (NCP-SP)
- Shrikant Eknath Shinde (Shiv Sena)
Each group will include prominent MPs, senior diplomats, and political figures, and will engage with lawmakers, think tanks, and media abroad to present India’s united stand against cross-border terrorism, especially from Pakistan.
Destinations & Objectives
The 10-day diplomatic tour, starting May 23, will cover a number of strategic global capitals, including:
- United States
- United Kingdom
- United Arab Emirates
- South Africa
- Japan
The core mission is to educate global stakeholders on the Pahalgam terror attack of April 22, in which 26 people, including a Nepali national, were killed, and to justify the May 7 Operation Sindoor—India’s targeted strike on terror hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), which reportedly neutralized over 100 terrorists.
Significance: Diplomacy Beyond Partisan Lines
This is the first time India has sent cross-party parliamentary delegations abroad with a unified foreign policy message, especially on Kashmir and Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.
The initiative represents a landmark in India’s soft power diplomacy, combining military action with global outreach to ensure that India’s actions are seen not as escalation, but as legitimate self-defense rooted in international law and democratic consensus.
Conclusion: A Message to the World
The seven delegations, backed by the Ministries of External Affairs, Home Affairs, and Parliamentary Affairs, are expected to counter Pakistan’s narrative, engage global powers, and reinforce India’s image as a victim of terrorism and a responsible global actor.
India’s bold initiative—Operation Sindoor on the ground, and parliamentary diplomacy abroad—is a clear message: terrorism will not go unanswered, and the world will hear India’s voice, loud and united.