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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘India exports technology, Pakistan exports terrorism': Indian delegation in Congo
Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, who is leading multi-party delegations to Congo on Tuesday (local time) launched a scathing attack on Pakistan for its involvement in promoting terrorism. While speaking with ANI, Shinde drew stark contrast between the two nations, saying, "India exports talent and technology to the world, Pakistan exports terrorism; India is building trade corridors, Pakistan is building terrorism corridors; India is launching Chandrayaan and other satellites, Pakistan launches terrorists from its land." Speaking about the delegation's meeting with Congo's parliamentarians and leaders, Shinde informed that they have expressed solidarity with India in its fight against terrorism. "When we told the leaders here about Pakistan's acts of supporting, sheltering and equipping dreaded terrorists and terror organisations, when we told them about the terror attacks that India has suffered over the years, they expressed their solidarity with India," he said. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs Bansuri Swaraj, Atul Garg, Manan Kumar Mishra, Indian Union Muslim League's ET Mohammed Basheer, Biju Janata Dal's Sasmit Patra, BJP leader SS Ahluwalia, and former Ambassador Sujan Chinoy are also part of the delegation. BJD MP Sasmit Patra stated that the visit was successful and added that during the meeting, representatives of the government of Congo expressed sadness over the extreme terrorism that Pakistan has perpetrated over the past four decades on India. "The all-party delegation's visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo has been very successful... We met with various stakeholders, including the representatives of the government here, the media, and the consensus that comes out is that they are all heartbroken and shocked. They're all saddened by the extreme terrorism that Pakistan has perpetrated over the past four decades on India," Patra said. Simultaneously, BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj said, "It (Delegation visit to Congo) has ensured that they are going to echo our stance of strict zero tolerance against terrorism even on a global stage. Whether it was the UAE or the Democratic Republic of Congo, after our visits, both nations recognised that on one hand, there is India, which is now the 4th largest economy in the world." BJP MP Atul Garg said that during their meeting with Foreign Affairs Commission chairman Berthhold Ulungu Ekonda Lukata, he observed a minute's silence in the innocent citizens who were killed in the Pahalgam attack. "The Foreign Affairs Commission chairman observed a minute's silence today in honour of our innocent citizens who were killed (in the Pahalgam attack)... They promised they would make Africa and the world aware of the problem that India is facing," Garg said. Additionally, IUML MP ET Mohammed Basheer explained that all the dignitaries were cooperative and offered wholehearted support, adding "...We had a series of discussions. We have explained everything. The officials, the ministers, the speaker, and everybody were very cooperative in their replies. Their replies were very inspiring, and the House offered wholehearted support of this nation for India's cause." Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde-led delegation is in Congo to brief Congolese officials on India's response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and its broader fight against cross-border terrorism while engaging with leaders.
India Gazette
4 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"India exports talent and technology, Pakistan exports terrorism," Shrikant Shinde in Congo
Kinshasa [Congo], May 28 (ANI): Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, who is leading multi-party delegations to Congo on Tuesday (local time) launched a scathing attack on Pakistan for its involvement in promoting terrorism. While speaking with ANI, Shinde drew stark contrast between the two nations, saying, 'India exports talent and technology to the world, Pakistan exports terrorism; India is building trade corridors, Pakistan is building terrorism corridors; India is launching Chandrayaan and other satellites, Pakistan launches terrorists from its land.' Speaking about the delegation's meeting with Congo's parliamentarians and leaders, Shinde informed that they have expressed solidarity with India in its fight against terrorism. 'When we told the leaders here about Pakistan's acts of supporting, sheltering and equipping dreaded terrorists and terror organisations, when we told them about the terror attacks that India has suffered over the years, they expressed their solidarity with India,' he said. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs Bansuri Swaraj, Atul Garg, Manan Kumar Mishra, Indian Union Muslim League's ET Mohammed Basheer, Biju Janata Dal's Sasmit Patra, BJP leader SS Ahluwalia, and former Ambassador Sujan Chinoy are also part of the delegation. BJD MP Sasmit Patra stated that the visit was successful and added that during the meeting, representatives of the government of Congo expressed sadness over the extreme terrorism that Pakistan has perpetrated over the past four decades on India. 'The all-party delegation's visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo has been very successful... We met with various stakeholders, including the representatives of the government here, the media, and the consensus that comes out is that they are all heartbroken and shocked. They're all saddened by the extreme terrorism that Pakistan has perpetrated over the past four decades on India,' Patra said. Simultaneously, BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj said, 'It (Delegation visit to Congo) has ensured that they are going to echo our stance of strict zero tolerance against terrorism even on a global stage. Whether it was the UAE or the Democratic Republic of Congo, after our visits, both nations recognised that on one hand, there is India, which is now the 4th largest economy in the world.' BJP MP Atul Garg said that during their meeting with Foreign Affairs Commission chairman Berthhold Ulungu Ekonda Lukata, he observed a minute's silence in the innocent citizens who were killed in the Pahalgam attack. 'The Foreign Affairs Commission chairman observed a minute's silence today in honour of our innocent citizens who were killed (in the Pahalgam attack)... They promised they would make Africa and the world aware of the problem that India is facing,' Garg said. Additionally, IUML MP ET Mohammed Basheer explained that all the dignitaries were cooperative and offered wholehearted support, adding '...We had a series of discussions. We have explained everything. The officials, the ministers, the speaker, and everybody were very cooperative in their replies. Their replies were very inspiring, and the House offered wholehearted support of this nation for India's cause.' Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde-led delegation is in Congo to brief Congolese officials on India's response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and its broader fight against cross-border terrorism while engaging with leaders. (ANI)
Deccan Herald
5 days ago
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Pakistan's terrorism is whole world's problem, not just India's: BJD's Sasmit Patra in Congo
Hello readers! Indian MPs are spreading the message of Pak-back terrorism plaguing India as they travel to several countries around the world. In Congo, BJD's Sasmit Patra said that Pakistan's terrorism is a problem for the whole world, not just India. BJP's Bansuri Swaraj said that the terror attack in Pahalgam was an attack on the existence of India. Shrikant Shinde of Shiv Sena says that today India is today fighting terrorism and is also moving ahead while managing its economy. Stay tuned to DH for all the latest political updates across the nation.
India Gazette
23-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Sindoor is now a new synonym for justice, strength: Bansuri Swaraj tells Indian diaspora in UAE
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 23 (ANI): BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj addressed the Indian diaspora in the UAE regarding India's action against terrorism during the global outreach program on Operation Sindoor. As a member of the high-level all-party delegation led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Eknath Shinde, Bansuri Swaraj thanked the UAE for its unequivocal support to India. She said the reason for this is the Indian diaspora. 'It is because of your contributions. It is because the love that UAE has for you. It is because what you bring enriching their culture. It is because of your ethos that today Bharat stands tall. So please give a huge round of applause to yourself.' She said that the delegation is in the UAE to discuss the pain of the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack, the achievements of Operation Sindoor and share the roadmap for the future. In her moving remarks, she said that Sindoor is now a new synonym for justice, strength, because of the valour shown by the Indian armed forces. She reiterated the remarks of Lok Sabha MP Atul Garg, 'All of you (Indian diaspora) are ambassadors in your own being. We have come here so that you carry forward the message through your strengths'. She highlighted the strength of the Indian diaspora in carrying forward the message of India's fight against terrorism and called them 'brahmastra'. Swaraj gave the diaspora a call to spread India's word to their communities, workplaces, worship places, and homes that India was not the aggressor. 'What happened on 22nd April, that was a barbaric attack on our faith, on our existence. When we gave a befitting reply, we touched on nine terrorist bases. But, Pakistan instead of joining us in the global war against terrorism, chose to escalate the issue militarily. If you are going to bring war to our door, then we are going to bloody well finish it.' Swaraj highlighted that India's response has been that of 'tremendous restraint, tremendous maturity' She highlighted that in response, Pakistan attacked our holy places. Speaking on the actions which India is taking to counter the propaganda being spread on social media, Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde said, 'Negativity spreads faster than the positivity. But we are tackling this. The exercise we are doing, it will improvise things on social media also.' He added that as the delegation travels, the exercise which will be of 13-14 days will 'change the perspective and narrative and the false propaganda which Pakistan is spreading'. He underscored that truth can't be silenced no matter how much it is suppressed and said that the delegation will put in its best of efforts. The Indian delegation in the UAE is being led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde. The all-party delegation comprises MPs Bansuri Swaraj, ET Mohmd Basheer, Atul Garg, Sasmit Patra, Manan Kumar Mishra, BJP leader Surendrajeet Singh Ahluwalia, and former Ambassador Sujan Chinoy. UAE is the first stop of the broader four-nation diplomatic outreach by the all-party delegation. The delegation met Sheikh Nahyan Mabarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Co-Existence. Al Nahyan conveyed his deep condolences for the Pahalgam terrorist attack. The delegation highlighted the perpetration of cross-border terrorism and Pakistan's efforts to cause social disharmony in India. The all-party delegation will project India's national consensus and resolute approach to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. It will convey to the world the country's strong message of zero tolerance for terrorism. India had launched Operation Sindoor in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. India launched precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The Indian Armed Forces responded effectively to subsequent Pakistani aggression and pounded its airbases. The two countries have reached an understanding to stop military action following a call made by Pakistan's DGMO to his Indian counterpart. (ANI)
India Gazette
22-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Shrikant Shinde-led all-party delegation meets UAE Minister Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahyan
Abu Dhabi (UAE), May 22 (ANI): An all-party delegation led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde met UAE Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi as part of India's global outreach against terrorism post Operation Sindoor. The delegation included BJP MPs Bansuri Swaraj and Atul Garg, Rajya Sabha MP and senior advocate Manan Kumar Mishra, BJP leader SS Ahluwalia, IUML MP ET Mohammed Basheer, BJD MP Sasmit Patra, and Ambassador Sujan Chinoy. Speaking on the reachout efforts External Affair Minister S Jaishankar said,'A nation united sends a strong message on combating terrorism.' Highlighting the significance of the visit and the diversity of political voices in the group, delegation leader Shrikant Shinde said it was crucial to present India's position to the world. 'I am fortunate to lead a group going to UAE and West Africa. It is very important to give a message to the world about what India has been facing for many years, including Pakistan's support and funding of terrorism,' he said, adding, 'India and Pakistan gained independence at the same time, but India has progressed economically, while Pakistan has progressed only in terrorism.' Echoing the sentiment, BJP leader SS Ahluwalia said the delegation aims to expose Pakistan's disinformation campaign globally. 'We are going to tell the world the reality of what happened on April 22 and counter the false news spread by Pakistan's propaganda machinery,' he stated. Supporting this, BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj highlighted India's firm and decisive response to terrorism, stating, 'The terrorist attack in Pahalgam was a blow to the soul of India. PM Modi and our armed forces have given a befitting reply through Operation Sindoor. The PM has made it clear that terror and talks cannot go together. With a sense of 'Nation First,' this all-party delegation will present India's position to the nations we visit.' Their statements underline the delegation's united commitment to exposing Pakistan's false narratives and reaffirming India's strong stance against terrorism on the global stage. This delegation is one of seven all-party groups visiting key partner countries, including members of the UN Security Council, aiming to project India's national consensus and resolute approach to combating terrorism in all its forms. Following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, India launched precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The Indian Armed Forces responded strongly to subsequent Pakistani aggression and targeted its airbases. A ceasefire understanding was reached after a DGMO-level call between the two countries. (ANI)
