Operation Sindoor: India Takes Fight Against Terrorism to South Africa Firstpost Africa
Operation Sindoor: India Takes Fight Against Terrorism to South Africa | Firstpost Africa | N18G
India's all-party delegation, led by lawmaker Supriya Sule, is on a high-stakes four-nation tour to rally global support against cross-border terrorism. After kicking off in Qatar, the team landed in South Africa to send a strong message: India stands firm against terrorism, especially after the recent Pakistan-orchestrated terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, shook the nation's conscience. The delegation includes prominent politicians like Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Manish Tewari, and Anurag Thakur, who emphasise India's demand for global recognition of Pakistan's role in nurturing terror groups.
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