
Multi-party delegations on Operation Sindoor to meet PM Modi today
NEW DELHI: Members of the multi-party delegations that travelled to many world capitals to convey India's stand following
Operation Sindoor
will call on
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
at his residence on Tuesday evening.
Official sources said the members will be sharing their feedback with the prime minister on the trips.
The govt has praised the efforts of the seven delegations, comprising over 50 people, mostly current MPs.
Former diplomats and ex-MPs were also part of the delegations that visited 33 foreign capitals and the European Union. External affairs minister
S Jaishankar
has already met the delegations and lauded their efforts on conveying India's strong stand against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. Four delegations were led by members of the ruling alliance, including two BJP MPs, one JD(U) MP and one from Shiv Sena. The other three delegations were headed by opposition MPs -- one each from Congress, DMK and NCP(SP). The govt sent the multi-party delegations to portray a message of national unity in the fight against terrorism.
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