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United News of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
In next dialogue with Pakistan, India should reclaim PoK: Abhishek Banerjee
Jakarta, May 30 (UNI) West Bengal's ruling Trinamool Congress MP Abshishek Banerjee, representing India's all party Parliamentary outreach mission in Indonesia, on Friday demanded New Delhi in the next dialogue with Pakistan should restrict itself only to reclaiming PoK and called upon the Indian diaspora to visit Kashmir the next time they return home. "In the next dialogue with Pakistan, our approach should be to talk about reclaiming PoK.,*: Banerjee said in Jakarta. Banerjee urged the Indian diaspora to spend three additional days in Kashmir with their families during their next visit to India. Addressing the business and community leaders from the Indian said it was always good to see so many Indians on foreign soil and added It also reminds him of India's might and vigour. "It is a testament to the fact that in this war, India is not alone — it has its diaspora by its side,' Banerjee said, pointing to the assembled people. He opined that India's diaspora carries India's pluralism, the idea of "Unity in Diversity, and its strength in adversity. Banerjee said cross-border terrorism has become a global imperative, and al should raise their voices against it — " whether you are a student or a professional in any distinguished field," "You must expose our neighbour, Pakistan, which has been nurturing, harbouring, and shielding terrorists to hatch and execute terror plots against us. There is ample proof available for the world to see," the Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha member said. The Indian all party delegation visited various countries and whoever they met agreed to "stand with India in its fight against terrorism, and we must all do our part by raising this issue within our respective circles. We need to expose Pakistan," Banerjee said. "What more does India need to offer the world, when the evidence is out in the open? Everyone could clearly see top officials of Pakistan Army attending the funerals of the terrorists," he told the Indian diaspora. *Look at the composition of our delegation. I might have differences with the ruling party, but I will not let my political interests override my national interest. I will keep working for what is in the best interest of my nation.* The TMC general secretary said. *Pakistan is trying to play the victim, acting as both the arsonist and the firefighter at the same time.* he iterated. He said India would not depend on others, and it was the responsibility of every Indian to expose Pakistan before the world." We've seen that almost all major terror links trace back to Pakistan — whether it was 9/11 or 26/11. The likes of Hafiz Saeed, Osama bin Laden, and terror camps like Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), among others — all have ties to Pakistan. "Pakistan tries to show the world that it is engaging in peace talks while simultaneously pulling the trigger with the other hand. Terror and talks cannot go together," Banerjee said. He said India has been engaging in talks with Pakistan for the last 50 years. "We come from the land of Rabindranath Tagore and Gautam Buddha. We will be the last ones to talk about war. But this time, when our government engages in dialogue with Pakistan, I want the government — and I request all Indians — to agree with me that *our approach should be that we talk about reclaiming PoK, where terror attacks were planned and terror infrastructure operated to inflict bloodshed and harm on Indians.* *Next time you visit India, my humble appeal to all of you is this: extend your trip by three more days. In those additional three days, make sure you and your family dedicate that time to visiting Kashmir, for the betterment of Kashmir tourism and the Indian economy.* Banerjee concluded. UNI PC SSP
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Abhishek leaves for Japan as part of anti-terror delegation
Kolkata: A multi-party delegation, including Trinamool Congress national general secretary and Diamond Harbour MP Abhishek Banerjee , departed for Japan on Wednesday as part of a diplomatic mission to convey India's stance on terrorism originating from Pakistan. The JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha-led delegation will also travel to South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore as part of Centre's outreach following Operation Sindoor over the next 10 days. Besides Banerjee and Jha, the delegation comprises ambassador Mohan Kumar, BJP MPs Brij Lal, Aparajita Sarangi, Pradan Baruah and Hemang Joshi, and CPM MP John Brittas. Another delegation, led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, departed later in the day for the UAE, Liberia, Congo and Sierra Leone. "Abhishek Banerjee joins the all-party delegation departing from Delhi to Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea and Singapore, taking India's message against terrorism to the global stage. Wishing them every success," Trinamool shared on X. Banerjee declined to comment at the airport. "As a citizen of the country, I can say that sending seven delegations to around 33 countries by PM Modi's govt is a highly well thought out exercise, and the idea is to communicate to the international community India's stand on cross-border terrorism . The intention is to tell different countries of the world that, as far as terrorism and violence are concerned, irrespective of political parties, we are all one…We will set the right kind of narrative containing facts and figures. It is important for us that Pakistan should not mislead these countries. We are optimistic and hopeful that we will achieve the desired results," Sarangi told reporters before leaving for Japan.
The Hindu
20-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Trinamool Congress nominates Abhishek Banerjee to be part of all-party delegation on Operation Sindoor
The Trinamool Congress has nominated party's national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee to be part of parliamentary delegation on Operation Sindoor. The development comes after the party opted out of the delegation citing that it was not consulted before nominating its MP Yusuf Pathan to be part one of international delegation. The impasse was resolved after a Union Cabinet Minister reached out to Mamata Banerjee and she suggested the name of the Diamond Harbour MP. Also Read | India's global outreach on Operation Sindoor: Full list of delegation members and destinations 'We're delighted to share that our Chairperson Smt. @MamataOfficial has nominated Nat'l GS Shri @abhishekaitc to represent Trinamool Congress in the all-party delegation for India's global outreach against terrorism,' a statement by the Trinamool Congress said. We're delighted to share that our Chairperson Smt. @MamataOfficial has nominated Nat'l GS Shri @abhishekaitc to represent Trinamool Congress in the all-party delegation for India's global outreach against terrorism. At a time when the world must unite to confront the growing… — All India Trinamool Congress (@AITCofficial) May 20, 2025 The statement added that at a time when the world must unite to confront the growing threat of terrorism, Mr. Banerjee's inclusion brings both conviction and clarity to the table. 'His presence will not only reflect Bengal's firm stand against terror but also strengthen India's collective voice on the global stage,' the statement added. Also Read | All-party delegation to convey India's united message against terrorism marred by partisan politics In another development, a five member delegation of Trinamool Congress to visit Srinagar, Poonch, and Rajouri from May 21 to 23. 'The delegation comprising @derekobrienmp @MdNadimulHaque6 @ManasB_Official @sagarikaghose and Mamata Thakur, will be in the region from May 21 to 23 to express solidarity with the people affected by cross-border attacks, and share the grief of the families who have lost their loved ones,' a statement from Trinamool Congress said.
