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Indian Express
04-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
We were up against Pak propaganda but armed with satellite images, proof, says Vadodara MP who was part of all-party delegation
Vadodara BJP MP Hemang Joshi, who was part of an all-party delegation that travelled to Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore to convey India's position on the April 22 Pahalgam attack and the subsequent Operation Sindoor, on Wednesday said that the delegation was faced with questions related to nuclear power, referendum in Kashmir, besides 'indirect attempts' by Pakistan to derail India's diplomatic mission. Which countries did your delegation travel to and whom did you meet? We first travelled to Japan and, thereafter, to South Korea, Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia. In South Korea, we were in a bit of a tricky situation as the country was in election mode. We went with a briefing of the Indian Embassy that had indicated imminent change of power. We met the then incumbent government as well as the party that is the incoming government, as per the results declared just a day ago. Since South Korea is a strategic business country, we met business leaders such as Hyundai. Which of these countries were the most receptive to India's message on Operation Sindoor? Japan and South Korea. In South Korea, the shared sentiment is that due to their conflict with North Korea, they also understand the anguish of also had extremely enriching interactions in Singapore and Indonesia. Incidentally, the mastermind of Pahalgam attacks, Saifullah Kasuri of The Resistance Front, which has claimed responsibility, was seen at a victory rally in Pakistan during our visit to one of the countries. He was flanked by a Pakistan Cabinet Minister as well as the speaker of Punjab province. In the rally, he even said that the Pahalgam attack has made the TRF famous… It was another example to drive our point that Pakistan's proxy war against India is terror as it cannot overtake us on development and progress. Even the GDP of Tamil Nadu is more than that of Pakistan. Which was the trickiest part of the tour? In Malaysia, we learnt that Pakistan tried to derail our appointments through indirect influence. We learnt through insiders that Pakistan actively tried to sabotage our meetings with the think tanks in Malaysia and even handed out questionnaires to influencers to pick holes… We learnt that they were playing the card of being a fellow Islamic country. The think tanks in Malaysia…wanted to know who won, whose jets were brought down, and how many air base camps were destroyed in India. The questions were based on narratives spun by Pakistan but because we were armed with proofs, we ruled out the confusion. Later, the Pakistan High Commission in Malaysia also issued a public statement reacting to our visit and claiming that they were victims of terror. Meanwhile, Malaysia officially changed its stand and extended cooperation to India. In Malaysia, we have also given proof of military atrocity in PoK and Balochistan… We said if you need a referendum, it should be in PoK and Balochistan… In Kashmir, since the abrogation of Article 370, tourism has flourished and a democratic system is in place, which even saw a 62% voter turnout in the elections. In South Korea, people condemned terrorism in all forms but the country had been much under the influence of Western narrative thus far, which was a narrative also driven by (defence) commercial interests. How did the delegation arm itself to counter questions from the countries? We were up against the Western narrative and also the constant propaganda of Pakistan. But, we were armed with satellite images as well as previous antecedents where India, despite submitting dossiers and proofs, did not receive any positive response from Pakistan in the form of action against terror. Even when proof was given when Ajmal Kasab was caught alive (after Mumbai 2008 attacks), Pakistan did nothing. There was a lot of propaganda on how much destruction the Pakistani forces had caused to India during the attacks, but we refuted the claims with evidence. Several unilateral narratives of the West were forced to change after we put forth the proofs. That also led Pakistan to dispatch a copy-cat delegation. We also reiterated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pledge to explain why India has decided to consider all acts of terror as acts of war by Pakistan because it has been using these terror attacks as proxy war. We emphasised that Pakistan should be kept on the grey list of the FATF (Financial Action Task Force). What were the questions of concern raised by the countries? We did not have any specific questions about the terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack but we did detail the action taken under Operation Sindoor. It is pertinent to note that the Pahalgam terror attack was not just an attack in isolation but it was designed with an evil plan to sow hatred across India and fan wider internal conflict between communities, which is why there was an explicit use of religion in the attack. The concerns about nuclear power possessed by both countries was also addressed… We categorically reiterated that India will not bow down to nuclear blackmail. What was the cultural interaction like during the visit to the countries? We visited the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) centres in Korea, Malaysia and Japan. We also interacted with the Indian diaspora and I, particularly, interacted with the Gujarati population that will continue to take forward our message. We had some touching interactions in Indonesia, where we met leaders who are Muslims but their names have Hindu roots, such as Agrasen, due to the influence of Indic civilisation. Members of the Nahdlatul-Ulama, which is the prominent Islamic organisation with lot of influence in ruling party, the way Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has in India, told us that they are not ashamed of accepting Indic civilisation roots and for them, Hinduism is a culture more than a religion. They even told us they do not subscribe to terror as part of Islam and extended support to India. What was the experience like sharing the limelight with leaders of other parties? We went as a team from India. We did not feel even one bit that we belong to different parties… We went with one message and we all believed in it. Rahul Gandhi has taken a jibe that a phone call from US President Donald Trump made PM Modi surrender… With his demeaning comments, Rahul Gandhi is not only lowering the morale of the Indian Army but also of all Indians. He is attempting to make a place in the hearts of Pakistani militants and the government by making such ridiculous statements… If he indeed intends to contest in the next polls, he must watch his words.
India Gazette
27-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Global community must adopt zero-tolerance towards terror funding": Hemang Joshi
Seoul [South Korea], May 27 (ANI): BJP MP Hemang Joshi, a member of an all-party delegation led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Jha, said the delegation visited South Korea to highlight India's firm stand against terrorism and to seek stronger international support in forums like the UNSC and FATF. During their two-day visit, the delegation met South Korea's top leaders, including the Foreign Minister and National Assembly members, and engaged with business leaders and the Indian diaspora to counter misinformation and strengthen ties. Speaking to ANI, BJP MP Hemang Joshi said, 'During our two-day tour of South Korea, we engaged with a wide range of individuals and communities to highlight India's stance on terrorism--our 'new normal'. India and South Korea share a strong commercial relationship, and economic cooperation between the two countries is thriving. As part of the visit, we hosted a lunch with top business leaders from South Korea and discussed international financial aid being misused by Pakistan, not for development, but to fund terrorism.' Joshi said the delegation stressed the urgent need for the world to take a zero-tolerance approach to terror funding, adding that security cooperation with South Korea was a key focus ahead of its upcoming presidential polls. 'We emphasised the urgent need for the global community to adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards terror funding. Security cooperation between India and South Korea was a key theme, especially in light of South Korea's upcoming presidential elections in eight days,' Joshi said. He informed that the Indian delegation met top South Korean leaders, presidential advisors, and lawmakers to seek stronger support against terrorism and urged continued backing for India at global forums like the UNSC and FATF. 'Along with the Indian Embassy, our delegation met advisors to both major presidential candidates. We received unequivocal support from both sides in the fight against terrorism... We requested that South Korea continue supporting India's efforts in international forums like the UNSC and FATF. The message we brought had a clear and positive impact... Our delegation also held important meetings with top South Korean leadership, including the Foreign Minister, Deputy Foreign Minister, and key members of the National Assembly. These discussions helped strengthen our ties and ensured our position was clearly understood at the highest levels. Beyond politics, we reached out to business leaders, think tanks, and the Indian diaspora to counter misinformation... Under the leadership of Sanjay Jha, our delegation was successful in correcting misconceptions and reinforcing India's position on critical issues,' Joshi said. The delegation, led by JD-U MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, includes Aparajita Sarangi (BJP), TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, Brij Lala (BJP), John Brittas (CPI-M), Pradan Baruah (BJP), Hemang Joshi (BJP), Salman Khurshid, and Mohan Kumar. The delegation aims to brief international partners on India's response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and its broader fight against cross-border terrorism while engaging with leaders in Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Republic of Korea, and Singapore. Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7 as a decisive military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack by Pak-sponsored terrorists, in which 26 people were brutally killed. Indian Armed Forces targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, leading to the elimination of over 100 terrorists affiliated with groups including Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen. (ANI)
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Global community must adopt zero-tolerance towards terror funding: Hemang Joshi
BJP MP Hemang Joshi , a member of an all-party delegation led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Jha, said the delegation visited South Korea to highlight India's firm stand against terrorism and to seek stronger international support in forums like the UNSC and FATF . During their two-day visit, the delegation met South Korea's top leaders, including the Foreign Minister and National Assembly members, and engaged with business leaders and the Indian diaspora to counter misinformation and strengthen ties. Speaking to ANI, BJP MP Hemang Joshi said, "During our two-day tour of South Korea, we engaged with a wide range of individuals and communities to highlight India's stance on terrorism--our "new normal". India and South Korea share a strong commercial relationship, and economic cooperation between the two countries is thriving. As part of the visit, we hosted a lunch with top business leaders from South Korea and discussed international financial aid being misused by Pakistan, not for development, but to fund terrorism." Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Air conditioners without external unit. (click to see prices) Air Condition | Search Ads Search Now Undo Joshi said the delegation stressed the urgent need for the world to take a zero-tolerance approach to terror funding , adding that security cooperation with South Korea was a key focus ahead of its upcoming presidential polls. "We emphasised the urgent need for the global community to adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards terror funding. Security cooperation between India and South Korea was a key theme, especially in light of South Korea's upcoming presidential elections in eight days," Joshi said. Live Events He informed that the Indian delegation met top South Korean leaders, presidential advisors, and lawmakers to seek stronger support against terrorism and urged continued backing for India at global forums like the UNSC and FATF. "Along with the Indian Embassy, our delegation met advisors to both major presidential candidates. We received unequivocal support from both sides in the fight against terrorism... We requested that South Korea continue supporting India's efforts in international forums like the UNSC and FATF. The message we brought had a clear and positive impact... Our delegation also held important meetings with top South Korean leadership, including the Foreign Minister, Deputy Foreign Minister, and key members of the National Assembly. These discussions helped strengthen our ties and ensured our position was clearly understood at the highest levels. Beyond politics, we reached out to business leaders, think tanks, and the Indian diaspora to counter misinformation... Under the leadership of Sanjay Jha, our delegation was successful in correcting misconceptions and reinforcing India's position on critical issues," Joshi said. The delegation, led by JD-U MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, includes Aparajita Sarangi (BJP), TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, Brij Lala (BJP), John Brittas (CPI-M), Pradan Baruah (BJP), Hemang Joshi (BJP), Salman Khurshid, and Mohan Kumar. The delegation aims to brief international partners on India's response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and its broader fight against cross-border terrorism while engaging with leaders in Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Republic of Korea, and Singapore. Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7 as a decisive military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack by Pak-sponsored terrorists , in which 26 people were brutally killed. Indian Armed Forces targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, leading to the elimination of over 100 terrorists affiliated with groups including Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen.
India Today
24-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Abhishek Banerjee's 'vile handler' dig at Pak during Op Sindoor outreach in Japan
Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, part of an all-party delegation to Japan, called for global unity to combat terrorism, comparing it to a rabid dog with Pakistan as its malicious handler. 'If terrorism is a rabid dog, Pakistan is a vile handler. We first need to bring the world together to combat this wild handler. Otherwise, this wild handler will end up breeding and raising more rabid dogs,' Banerjee stated during his address to the Indian community in stated that he and the all-party delegation are traveling to various countries with evidence of Pakistan's role in sponsoring terrorism. He further highlighted that all political parties remain united on matters concerning the nation. 'We are here to share the message and the truth that India refuses to bow down. We will not yield to fear. I belong to a political party that is in the Opposition. It is in the public domain that I have said that Pakistan needs to be taught a lesson in the language they understand," he said. 'India to wipe off terror sponsors'Leading the Japan delegation in Operation Sindoor outreach, Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha emphasised Pakistan's role as a state sponsor of terrorism. Jha informed that the delegation's 14-15 meetings in Japan with parliamentarians, think tanks, and diplomats from over 21 countries, including Mexico, Greece, Saudi Arabia and the funds, trains, and promotes terrorists. After the Pahalgam terror attack, India's stance is to wipe off the terror sponsors. Now people from all over the world should gather to eliminate this source from which terrorists are located," the JD(U) MP said. The delegation, including BJP MPs Dr. Hemang Joshi, Aparajita Sarangi, Brij Lal, Pradan Baruah, CPI(M) MP John Brittas and Ambassador Mohan Kumar, aims to expose Pakistan's role in sponsoring terrorism. 'Mission to expose Pak sponsored terror'BJP MPs Dr. Hemang Joshi highlighted the mission to unite the global community in India's fight against terrorism, while Sarangi condemned Pakistan's inaction despite evidence linking groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba to attacks."From India, the all-party delegation has come here with a mission. The mission is to unite the world in India's fight against terrorism and to expose the terror sponsored by Pakistan, in front of the world,' Joshi said adding that, the delegation also hosted a breakfast meeting with diplomats from over 21 countries, including representatives from Mexico, Greece, Saudi Arabia, and the United Kingdom. 'Pak cannot take India lightly'BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi accused Pakistan of consistently spreading falsehoods against India and demanded an immediate end to such actions. She highlighted that within 48 hours of the incident, the Lashkar-e-Taiba proxy, The Resistance Front, claimed responsibility for the knowing this terrorist group, harbored by Pakistan, was responsible, Pakistan took no action. Sarangi stated that this prompted the Indian government to declare, "Enough is enough," and launch an offensive to teach Pakistan a lesson that India cannot be taken lightly.'Terrorism will be treated as war'Lastly, BJP MP Brij Lal interacted with the Indian community in Japan and stated the extensive evidence linking Pakistan to numerous terror attacks in India, while highlighting India's new policy under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi - 'Whenever there is terrorism, we will consider it as war."The delegation is also scheduled to hold discussions with leaders in Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea and Singapore. In response to heightened tensions with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack, the delegation seeks to inform international partners about India's counterterrorism operation, Operation Sindoor and its efforts to combat cross-border terrorism. Must Watch IN THIS STORY#Operation Sindoor
India Gazette
24-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Every Indian stood together": All-party delegation member Hemang Joshi highlights country's unity after Pahalgam terror attack
Tokyo [Japan], May 24 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party MP Hemang Joshi, who is part of the multi-party delegation to Japan, hailed 'high Indian values', noting that the country stood together despite terrorists' intention of 'spreading religious disharmony' in India by killing 26 tourists in Pahalgam on April 22. During an interaction with the Indian Community in Tokyo on Saturday, Hemang Joshi noted that no religious riot took place, and every Indian stood together after the attack. 'The business had flourished in Jammu and Kashmir in the last four years. Tourism was flourishing. There was democratic development, and the voter turnout was huge during the elections. To derail from all of this, they attacked by asking about the faith of the people, to spread religious disharmony in India, but because of the high Indian values, no internal religious riot took place and every Indian stood together,' Hemang Joshi said. Joshi is part of the Sanjay Kumar Jha-led delegation, which is currently in Japan and will head to other East Asian countries as part of India's global outreach against terrorism. The other members of the delegation are BJP MPs Aparajita Sarangi, Brij Lal, Pradhan Baruah, CPI-M John Brittas, AITC's Abhishek Banerjee, former MEA Salman Khurshid, and Ambassador Mohan Kumar. Meanwhile, John Brittas, called Pakistan a 'theocratic state', and criticised it for terrorist activities in an attempt to 'pull India down.' Brittas said, 'India is a democratic country. Whereas Pakistan is a theocratic state. India wants to progress, and that is why Pakistan wants to pull us down. That is why all the terrorist activities take place.' Highlighting the different political allegiances of members of the delegation, Brittas emphasised the unity of all the parties in condemning terrorism and prioritising national interest. 'We are all from five different political parties, three of which are completely opposed to the ruling party, but we have all come here with a sense of purpose... We give priority to national interest,' he said. Earlier, the delegation held a meeting with Japan's Former Defence Minister Minoru Kihara and Shinako Tsuchiya, Director General of the International Bureau, Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). (ANI)
