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India Gazette
6 hours ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
India-Pakistan conflict involves more than just talks and diplomatic gestures: DMK MP Kanimozhi
Madrid (Spain), June 2 (ANI): Indian parliamentarians attending diplomatic engagements in Madrid conveyed a unified and strong stance on India-Pakistan relations and the global fight against terrorism, urging international solidarity with India's position. DMK MP Kanimozhi underlined the complexity involved in resolving conflicts with Pakistan, stating, 'The Government of India has sent out delegations, and we've also reached out to friendly nations and nations which have some misconceptions that we can resolve issues just by speaking to them and calling Pakistan over for a coffee and saying we will resolve these conflicts. It's much more than what meets the eye for many people.' Her remarks highlighted the challenges India faces in addressing Pakistan's role in regional tensions. Supporting this perspective, AAP MP Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal emphasised Pakistan's pervasive involvement in terrorism worldwide. He said, 'Be it the UK or even France, Pakistan has a hand in every terrorist incident in the world... Prime Minister Modi believes in Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. We want peace, we want to grow and let others grow as well.' This sentiment echoed the need for global cooperation to curb terrorism. Recounting historical aggression, Samajwadi Party MP Rajeev Rai pointed to Pakistan's violent past, reminding that 'Pakistan was born in 1947... They attacked Kashmir, and then they attacked India in 1965. Nowhere in the world you will see that an Army butchered, killed and raped its own women and people - Pakistan did it in East Pakistan which is now Bangladesh.' His statement reflected longstanding mistrust rooted in past conflicts. BJP MP Capt Brijesh Chowta (Retd) further condemned Pakistan's state-sponsored terrorism, warning the international community, 'It is Pakistan's state-sponsored terrorism which different nations need to understand. Today, we might be the victims of it; tomorrow, the world will be a victim of it. Many nations tell us that India should sit and talk. Who to talk to is the question. Do we talk to the elected government in Pakistan? If there is one? Do we talk to the army there? Do we talk to the Islamic clergy?...' His remarks questioned the feasibility of dialogue given Pakistan's internal complexities. Responding to US President Trump's claim of credit for the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, RJD MP Prem Chand Gupta clarified, 'Who can say what about him? Neither you nor we can. In a situation like this, the world leaders talk to each other. They convey their condolences, they talk, and convey their message... The Pakistani DGMO called our DGMO and requested a ceasefire, which we accepted in good faith as we want peace... There was no pressure from anyone from anywhere.' His comments emphasised that the ceasefire was a bilateral decision aimed at peace. On the firm Indian response to terrorism, Gurdaspur-born Senator from Barcelona, Robert Masih Nahar, praised Operation Sindoor, stating, 'The government should have done this earlier. We tolerated them for long, we tried to make them understand, but there has to be a day when India had to teach them that it will not tolerate any terrorist attack. It was a good step by India. A terrorist country and those who are running it must get a message that they will get a befitting reply. All the countries are against terrorism. The delegations will talk to the government here, and I think they will get this assurance that Spain is with India.' His remarks reflected international support for India's decisive stance against terrorism. In line with this firm stance, the Modi government has undertaken a significant diplomatic outreach following Operation Sindoor by forming seven multi-party delegations. These delegations aim to inform global partners about Pakistan's continued involvement in terrorism and to reinforce India's message of zero tolerance for terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. This diplomatic effort seeks to brief international partners on India's response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, where 26 people were killed by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists, and on the broader fight against cross-border terrorism. Launched on May 7, Operation Sindoor was a decisive military action targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. It resulted in the elimination of over 100 terrorists affiliated with terror groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen, underscoring India's resolve to counter terrorism with strong measures. (ANI)
Economic Times
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
India-Pakistan conflict involves more than just talks and diplomatic gestures: DMK MP Kanimozhi
Indian parliamentarians attending diplomatic engagements in Madrid conveyed a unified and strong stance on India-Pakistan relations and the global fight against terrorism, urging international solidarity with India's position. DMK MP Kanimozhi underlined the complexity involved in resolving conflicts with Pakistan, stating, "The Government of India has sent out delegations, and we've also reached out to friendly nations and nations which have some misconceptions that we can resolve issues just by speaking to them and calling Pakistan over for a coffee and saying we will resolve these conflicts. It's much more than what meets the eye for many people." Her remarks highlighted the challenges India faces in addressing Pakistan's role in regional tensions. Supporting this perspective, AAP MP Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal emphasised Pakistan's pervasive involvement in terrorism worldwide. He said, "Be it the UK or even France, Pakistan has a hand in every terrorist incident in the world... Prime Minister Modi believes in Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. We want peace, we want to grow and let others grow as well." This sentiment echoed the need for global cooperation to curb historical aggression, Samajwadi Party MP Rajeev Rai pointed to Pakistan's violent past, reminding that "Pakistan was born in 1947... They attacked Kashmir, and then they attacked India in 1965. Nowhere in the world you will see that an Army butchered, killed and raped its own women and people - Pakistan did it in East Pakistan which is now Bangladesh." His statement reflected longstanding mistrust rooted in past MP Capt Brijesh Chowta (Retd) further condemned Pakistan's state-sponsored terrorism, warning the international community, "It is Pakistan's state-sponsored terrorism which different nations need to understand. Today, we might be the victims of it; tomorrow, the world will be a victim of it. Many nations tell us that India should sit and talk. Who to talk to is the question. Do we talk to the elected government in Pakistan? If there is one? Do we talk to the army there? Do we talk to the Islamic clergy?..." His remarks questioned the feasibility of dialogue given Pakistan's internal complexities. Responding to US President Trump's claim of credit for the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, RJD MP Prem Chand Gupta clarified, "Who can say what about him? Neither you nor we can. In a situation like this, the world leaders talk to each other. They convey their condolences, they talk, and convey their message... The PakistDGMO called our DGMO and requested a ceasefire, which we accepted in good faith as we want peace... There was no pressure from anyone from anywhere." His comments emphasised that the ceasefire was a bilateral decision aimed at the firm Indian response to terrorism, Gurdaspur-born Senator from Barcelona, Robert Masih Nahar, praised Operation Sindoor, stating, "The government should have done this earlier. We tolerated them for long, we tried to make them understand, but there has to be a day when India had to teach them that it will not tolerate any terrorist attack. It was a good step by India. A terrorist country and those who are running it must get a message that they will get a befitting reply. All the countries are against terrorism. The delegations will talk to the government here, and I think they will get this assurance that Spain is with India." His remarks reflected international support for India's decisive stance against line with this firm stance, the Modi government has undertaken a significant diplomatic outreach following Operation Sindoor by forming seven multi-party delegations. These delegations aim to inform global partners about Pakistan's continued involvement in terrorism and to reinforce India's message of zero tolerance for terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. This diplomatic effort seeks to brief international partners on India's response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, where 26 people were killed by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists, and on the broader fight against cross-border terrorism. Launched on May 7, Operation Sindoor was a decisive military action targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. It resulted in the elimination of over 100 terrorists affiliated with terror groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen, underscoring India's resolve to counter terrorism with strong measures.
India.com
7 hours ago
- Politics
- India.com
Pakistan Behind Every Terror Incident In World: All-Party Delegation In Spain
All-party delegations attending diplomatic engagements in Spain on Sunday conveyed a unified stance against terrorism and asserted that Pakistan has hand in every terrorist incident in the world. Addressing the Indian community in Madrid on Sunday, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Dr Ashok Kumar Mittal accused Pakistan of being involved in every terrorist incident in the world. "Be it the UK or even France, Pakistan has a hand in every terrorist incident in the world. Prime Minister Modi believes in Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. We want peace, we want to grow and let others grow as well," ANI quoted Mittal as saying. BJP MP Captain Brijesh Chauta (Retd) cautioned the international community against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, saying today India is its victim, tomorrow the whole world will be its victim. "It is Pakistan's state-sponsored terrorism that different nations need to understand. Today, we might be the victims of it; tomorrow, the world will be a victim of it. Many nations tell us that India should sit and talk. Who to talk to is the question. Do we talk to the elected government in Pakistan? If there is one? Do we talk to the army there? Do we talk to the Islamic clergy?" Chauta said. DMK MP Kanimozhi stressed the complexity involved in resolving conflicts with Pakistan, saying that the issue between the two countries cannot be resolved just by talks. "The Government of India has sent out delegations, and we've also reached out to friendly nations and nations which have some misconceptions that we can resolve issues just by speaking to them and calling Pakistan over for a coffee and saying we will resolve these conflicts. It's much more than what meets the eye for many people," Kanimozhi said. Gurdaspur-born Senator from Barcelona, Robert Masih Nahar, praised India's firm response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack through 'Operation Sindoor', terming it a 'good step.' "The government should have done this earlier. We tolerated them for long, we tried to make them understand, but there has to be a day when India had to teach them that it will not tolerate any terrorist attack. It was a good step by India. A terrorist country and those who are running it must get a message that they will get a befitting reply. All the countries are against terrorism. The delegations will talk to the government here, and I think they will get this assurance that Spain is with India," Nahar said. Pahalgam To Operation Sindoor On April 22, twenty-six innocent civilians were killed, and several others were injured by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. In response to this terror attack, the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor on May 7. This decisive military action targeted terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. As a result, over 100 terrorists affiliated with groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen were eliminated, highlighting India's commitment to countering terrorism with strong measures.
Time of India
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
India-Pakistan conflict involves more than just talks and diplomatic gestures: DMK MP Kanimozhi
Indian parliamentarians attending diplomatic engagements in Madrid conveyed a unified and strong stance on India-Pakistan relations and the global fight against terrorism, urging international solidarity with India's position. DMK MP Kanimozhi underlined the complexity involved in resolving conflicts with Pakistan, stating, "The Government of India has sent out delegations, and we've also reached out to friendly nations and nations which have some misconceptions that we can resolve issues just by speaking to them and calling Pakistan over for a coffee and saying we will resolve these conflicts. It's much more than what meets the eye for many people." Her remarks highlighted the challenges India faces in addressing Pakistan's role in regional tensions. Supporting this perspective, AAP MP Dr. Ashok Kumar Mittal emphasised Pakistan's pervasive involvement in terrorism worldwide. He said, "Be it the UK or even France, Pakistan has a hand in every terrorist incident in the world... Prime Minister Modi believes in Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam. We want peace, we want to grow and let others grow as well." This sentiment echoed the need for global cooperation to curb terrorism. Recounting historical aggression, Samajwadi Party MP Rajeev Rai pointed to Pakistan's violent past, reminding that "Pakistan was born in 1947... They attacked Kashmir, and then they attacked India in 1965. Nowhere in the world you will see that an Army butchered, killed and raped its own women and people - Pakistan did it in East Pakistan which is now Bangladesh." His statement reflected longstanding mistrust rooted in past conflicts. BJP MP Capt Brijesh Chowta (Retd) further condemned Pakistan's state-sponsored terrorism, warning the international community, "It is Pakistan's state-sponsored terrorism which different nations need to understand. Today, we might be the victims of it; tomorrow, the world will be a victim of it. Many nations tell us that India should sit and talk. Who to talk to is the question. Do we talk to the elected government in Pakistan? If there is one? Do we talk to the army there? Do we talk to the Islamic clergy?..." His remarks questioned the feasibility of dialogue given Pakistan's internal complexities. Live Events Responding to US President Trump's claim of credit for the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, RJD MP Prem Chand Gupta clarified, "Who can say what about him? Neither you nor we can. In a situation like this, the world leaders talk to each other. They convey their condolences, they talk, and convey their message... The PakistDGMO called our DGMO and requested a ceasefire, which we accepted in good faith as we want peace... There was no pressure from anyone from anywhere." His comments emphasised that the ceasefire was a bilateral decision aimed at peace. On the firm Indian response to terrorism, Gurdaspur-born Senator from Barcelona, Robert Masih Nahar, praised Operation Sindoor, stating, "The government should have done this earlier. We tolerated them for long, we tried to make them understand, but there has to be a day when India had to teach them that it will not tolerate any terrorist attack. It was a good step by India. A terrorist country and those who are running it must get a message that they will get a befitting reply. All the countries are against terrorism. The delegations will talk to the government here, and I think they will get this assurance that Spain is with India." His remarks reflected international support for India's decisive stance against terrorism. In line with this firm stance, the Modi government has undertaken a significant diplomatic outreach following Operation Sindoor by forming seven multi-party delegations. These delegations aim to inform global partners about Pakistan's continued involvement in terrorism and to reinforce India's message of zero tolerance for terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. This diplomatic effort seeks to brief international partners on India's response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, where 26 people were killed by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists, and on the broader fight against cross-border terrorism. Launched on May 7, Operation Sindoor was a decisive military action targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. It resulted in the elimination of over 100 terrorists affiliated with terror groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen, underscoring India's resolve to counter terrorism with strong measures. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
India Gazette
10 hours ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Good interaction with Indian community in Spain, it was heartwarming experience": DMK MP Kanimozhi
Madrid [Spain], June 2 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Karunanidhi, who is leading the all-party delegation to Spain, described interaction with the Indian community a 'heartwarming experience' and noted that the kind of understanding the Indians in Spain had that they belong to India and how they want to fight against terrorism was a 'positive message' and very promising.' The all-party delegation interacted with the Indian diaspora in Spain and reaffirmed India's unwavering commitment to peace in the face of terrorism, the Indian Embassy in Spain said on Sunday. After interacting with the Indian diaspora in Spain, Kanimozhi said, 'It was a very good interaction with the Indian community in Spain. We have a large number of Indian diaspora in Spain, just not the first generation people, it's people who've lived here, who are born and brought up here. Yet they came together to meet with the Indian delegation that had come here. And it was a very heartwarming experience and the kind of understanding they had and the feeling of, you know, that they belong to India and how they want to fight against terrorism, that was a very, very positive message, we'll be taking back with us and it was very promising.' She also talked about the delegation's schedule in Spain, wherein the Members of Parliament will be meeting the country's Foreign Minister, parliamentarians and think tanks. She spoke about the meeting with a 26//11 Mumbai attack survivor. On the delegation's upcoming meetings in Spain, Kanimozhi said, 'We'll be meeting with the Foreign Minister. We will be meeting with the think tanks, parliamentarians and many people. Today, we actually met with the person who was at the Taj Hotel when it was attacked by terrorists who escaped and he was sharing his experiences with us. Tomorrow, it's a very important day and we will as a delegation be talking to lawmakers and policymakers about India's stand and what we expect from Spain and we'll also be explaining about what is happening and we'll be answering any questions they have also.' 'The All-Party Parliamentary Delegation visiting Spain interacted with Mr Arturo Fernandez Alvarez, a Spanish businessman, who is a survivor of the horrible terror attacks that took place in Mumbai on 26 November 2008. Mr Arturo joined the delegation in condemning the menace of terrorism,' Indian Embassy in Spain posted on X. Meanwhile, SP MP Rajeev Rai expressed hope that India will give a stronger response to Pakistan if it commits a terrorist attack again. He stated that Pakistan has a puppet government and the country needs to be isolated. 'Wherever we have gone, every country said we are with India in this fight against terrorism...I hope that if Pakistan commits any terrorist attack again, we won't do the ceasefire this easily; the ceasefire should be done only after giving a befitting reply to cunning Pakistan, because you can't make the wicked learn through love. During the interaction, I told the story of Pakistan from 1947 to under Imran Khan-led government. Terrorism is in the DNA of army uses government is a puppet government and I have been explaining this to the world, that whom should one talk to, as the government there is a puppet government. Pakistan needs to be isolated. I think the government has the support of the people and all the parties, and the government's response will be stronger if Pakistan dares to misbehave again,' he told ANI. According to the Indian Embassy in Spain, the all-party delegation, during the interaction with the Indian diaspora, emphasised that India will lead the global fight against terrorism, upholding the values of peace and resilience. In a post on X, the Indian Embassy in Spain stated, 'The All-Party Parliamentary Delegation had an insightful interaction with the Indian diaspora, reaffirming India's unwavering commitment to peace in the face of terrorism. They emphasised that India will lead the global fight against terrorism, upholding the values of peace and resilience.' The all-party delegation, led by Kanimozhi, includes Rajeev Rai (Samajwadi Party), Brijesh Chowta (BJP), Prem Chand Gupta (Rashtriya Janata Dal), Ashok Kumar Mittal (Aam Aadmi Party), and Former envoys Manjeev S Puri and Jawed Ashraf. Earlier, the all-party delegation paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi's statue in Madrid. The delegation is on the final leg of its multi-nation visit as part of the Modi government's big diplomatic outreach following Operation Sindoor. In a diplomatic outreach following Operation Sindoor, the Modi government has formed seven multi-party delegations to inform nations about Pakistan's links to terrorism and India's strong message of zero tolerance for terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. 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. 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 killed. Indian Armed Forces targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, leading to the death of over 100 terrorists affiliated with terror outfits like the Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen. (ANI)
