Whole World Suffering Because of Terrorism Nurtured by Pakistan, says All-Party Delegation Member Dr Ashok Kumar Mittal
Moscow, Russia
An Indian all-party parliamentary delegation currently visiting Russia has called for global unity in the fight against terrorism, while sharply criticising Pakistan for actively fostering extremist elements that threaten international peace and security.
Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
The delegation, led by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) Member of Parliament Ms Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, held a press briefing in Moscow where members voiced concerns over the global impact of terrorism emanating from Pakistan. They urged the international community, particularly long standing partners such as Russia, to stand in solidarity with India in its anti-terrorism efforts.
'Whole world suffering because of terrorism nurtured by Pakistan', says All-Party Delegation member Dr Ashok Kumar Mittal
Addressing the press, Ms Kanimozhi remarked, 'There is a lot of misinformation which has been spread about the attacks which happened. We want to clarify what the truth was and what actually happened. India wants to specifically give the message that India refuses to be blackmailed by the threat of nuclear weapons. We will fight for our integrity. We will stand as one against terror attacks. So this is the message we wanted to reach to the world, and of course weve worked with Russia for many years, and we would seek the understanding of Russia and we would hope that they will be in a position to be able to support us very strongly because I think they know beyond doubt that India stands for peace.'
Adding to the delegation's remarks, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Ashok Kumar Mittal issued a stern condemnation of Pakistan's role in abetting terrorism. 'Whole world is suffering because of the terrorism being nurtured by Pakistan. India has also suffered very heavily… But India wants to be the ambassador of anti-terrorism drive of the world, because we know what terrorism is. We have suffered from all quarters, and we dont want other countries of the world to suffer. In India there is a saying, 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', which means the entire world is one family. We believe in that. We believe in peace.' he stated.
Dr. Mittal also cited the Indian civilisational value of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – 'The world is one family' – to emphasise Indias commitment to global peace. 'We believe in harmony and coexistence, and our call for a united stand against terror is in line with that philosophy,' he added.
The delegation comprises of leaders from multiple political parties, including Samajwadi Party MP Mr Rajeev Rai, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Captain Brijesh Chowta, Rashtriya Janata Dal MP Prem Chand Gupta, AAP MP Ashok Kumar Mittal, and former Indian Ambassador Mr Manjeev Singh Puri.
The visit to Russia is part of a broader international outreach spanning several countries, including Slovenia, Greece, Latvia, and Spain. This multi-nation tour seeks to highlight India's counter-terrorism stance, particularly in the context of recent initiatives such as Operation Sindoor, which underscores Indias resolve in eliminating terror threats and ensuring global security.
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