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News18
a day ago
- Politics
- News18
Operation Sindoor Outreach: Supriya Sule's Team In South Africa Spells Out India's Anti-Terror Stance
Last Updated: India conveyed that Operation Sindoor targeted only terror hubs in Pakistan, and stressed that it has never shown aggression against another nation During its visit to South Africa, the delegation led by Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar (NCP-SP) lawmaker Supriya Sule emphasised that Operation Sindoor was India's response to Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. India conveyed a clear message that its strikes targeted only the terror hubs in Pakistan, and stressed that it has never shown aggression against another nation. This response came after Pakistan-backed terrorists brutally killed 26 people, mostly Indian civilians, in cold blood on April 22 in Pahalgam. The delegation aimed to expose Pakistan's terror activities and assert that any attack on India would be met with equal force. 'We were asked multiple questions about India's response, and we wanted to tell the people in South Africa that this is the new normal in our country. If anyone tries to bleed us, we will hit back in equal measure," a source told CNN-News18. 'This is a big exercise to sensitise the world and inform them that this will be India's policy moving forward, so they should not be surprised if India retaliates to protect its people." The delegation, led by Sule, met Anna Moraka and Alvin Botes, deputy ministers of international relations and cooperation of South Africa. They also engaged with local politicians, think tanks, social media influencers, and the diaspora. Supriya Sule said during her visit, 'We have come to South Africa to inform its people about what happened in India five weeks ago. There was a brutal attack on India's soul; 26 innocent people on vacation were shot. It's a very unfortunate incident. India has always sought peace, harmony, and growth in the neighbourhood. This attack shocked us all. India has always led globally for peace, and the deep friendship we have with South Africa, the country of Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela—two global icons of non-violence—makes us feel very close to South Africa." India and South Africa share many common interests, including a commitment to non-violence. Both countries also had military cooperation in the late noughties and a shared love for cricket. MP Manish Tewari, during his visit, said, 'The parliamentary delegation visited Constitutional Hill, which used to be a jail where Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela were imprisoned for years and tortured after their arrest. We came here to pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela. The scenes at the jail and the descriptions given to us demonstrated that independence was attained with great difficulty and after torture to several generations. This is a living example that during apartheid in South Africa, people of Indian and African origin were treated barbarically, like animals." Apart from Supriya Sule, the delegation includes former union ministers Anand Sharma, Manish Tewari, Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Anurag Thakur, and V Muraleedharan. TDP's Lok Sabha MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu and former permanent representative of India to the UN, Syed Akbaruddin, are also part of the delegation. After visiting South Africa, the delegation will proceed to Ethiopia, with Egypt being its final destination before returning home early next week. Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: May 31, 2025, 00:13 IST
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Issue notice to Sharad Pawar again: Ambedkar to Koregaon Bhima Commission of Inquiry
Senior political and Dalit leader Prakash Ambedkar on Thursday requested the Koregaon Bhima Commission of Inquiry to again issue a notice to NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar in connection with a letter given (by Pawar) to then chief minister Uddhav Thackeray in January 2020. Ambedkar claimed that Pawar has ignored the notices previously issued twice in this regard by the Commission. Ambedkar had in his application submitted to the Commission in February this year claimed that Sharad Pawar had around January 24, 2020, given a letter to then chief minister Uddhav Thackeray, saying the violence (in Koregaon Bhima on January 1, 2018) was a conspiracy hatched by the previous government under the leadership of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Along with his application, Ambedkar had attached a news report, which stated that Pawar's letter to Uddhav Thackeray demanded the formation of a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the Koregaon-Bhima violence and accused the Fadnavis government of protecting the conspirators. Ambedkar had requested the commission to pass an order asking Pawar to submit a copy of this letter that had been given to Uddhav Thackeray along with related documents. Ambedkar had also requested the commission that if required, Pawar should be called again to depose as a witness. Special public prosecutor Shishir Hiray opposed Ambedkar's application to call Pawar again to depose as a witness. Hiray claimed this was an attempt (by Ambedkar) to create 'sensationalisation' for political purposes and delay the commission's work. Hiray stated that Sharad Pawar had deposed before the Commission in Mumbai on May 5, 2022 and was examined by different lawyers. Hiray also stated that Pawar had himself never mentioned about a letter that was sent to Uddhav Thackeray — as claimed by Ambedkar — before the commission. But, on April 23, 2025, advocate Kiran Kadam had on behalf of Prakash Ambedkar, again submitted an application to the Commission, with a request to issue a notice to Pawar to produce the documents related to this letter. The same day, V V Palnitkar, the commission's secretary, had sent a letter to Pawar to his addresses in Pune, Mumbai and Baramati. Palnitkar requested Pawar to submit the 'documents in question' before the Commission on or before April 30, either personally or through his attorney. The Commission also sent a reminder two Pawar as no documents were submitted by him. When contacted, Palnitkar confirmed that advocate Kadam on behalf of Prakash Ambedkar filed an application on Thursday, requesting the commission to issue another notice to Sharad Pawar. The Commission has not yet decided the application. The two member Commission headed by retired high court justice J N Patel was formed by the state government on February 9, 2018 for probing the causes of the violence in Pune's Koregaon Bhima area on January 1, 2018, in which one person had died and several others were left injured. Former bureaucrat Sumit Mallick was appointed the second member of the commission. Meanwhile, the Maharashtra Government has granted yet another extension of two months to the Commission, till July 31, 2025. An order in this regard was passed by Chetan Nikam, deputy secretary, state home department, on May 27, 2025. This is the eighteenth extension given to the commission, which was initially given four months time to conduct the inquiry and submit its report. But its tenure had to be repeatedly extended to allow it to complete its work. The commission could not function during the Covid pandemic. The last extension was granted till May 31, 2025. The commission has recorded statements from over 50 witnesses. The Commission is currently conducting its hearing in Pune. Lawyers representing different witnesses and parties are submitting their final arguments to the commission. Chandan Haygunde is an assistant editor with The Indian Express with 15 + years of experience in covering issues related to Crime, Courts, National Security and Human Rights. He has been associated with The Indian Express since 2007. Chandan has done investigative reporting on incidents of terrorism, left wing extremism, espionage cases, wildlife crimes, narcotics racket, cyber crimes and sensational murder cases in Pune and other parts of Maharashtra. While working on the 'Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) Fellowship on Tigers, Tiger Habitats and Conservation' in 2012, he reported extensively on the illegal activities in the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra. He has done in-depth reporting on the cases related to the Koregaon Bhima violence in Pune and hearings of the 'Koregaon Bhima Commission of Inquiry'. ... Read More
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
India's zero-tolerance stance on terrorism hailed at all-party delegation address in South Africa
An all-party Indian delegation visited South Africa, rallying expatriates and local Indians against terrorism, specifically citing Pakistan's alleged role. The delegation emphasized India's commitment to peace but vowed zero tolerance after the Pahalgam attack, which they described as an assault on India's soul. They are seeking global consensus against terrorism, highlighting India's historical support for South Africa's fight against apartheid. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads India's zero-tolerance stance on terrorism was loudly hailed in South Africa after an all-party delegation addressed an audience of over 350 expatriates and some local Indians here, citing Pakistan as the sponsor of terrorism. While speaking at the event on Tuesday evening, barely two hours after landing in Johannesburg, the delegation called on Indian nationals in South Africa and the local community to join India's unapologetic fight on global delegation led by NCP-SP MP Sule is one of the seven multi-party delegations India has tasked to visit 33 global capitals to reach out to the international community on Pakistan's designs and India's response to terror, especially in the wake of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 member of the delegation shared elements of the brutal Pahalgam attack as they also gave details of Operation Sindoor that has targetted terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Kashmir, resulting in the elimination of over 100 terrorists belonging to various groups."When PM Modi took oath in 2014, he invited every neighbour to his oath ceremony to send a message that we wanted the subcontinent to be peaceful and happy and to grow together. But, unfortunately, with the Pahalgam incident, it has not happened. This incident has shaken every Indian everywhere in the world. I am happy South Africa has stood by India," Sule Africa was one of the first countries to condemn the April 22 terror the rationale for her delegation's four-country visit this week, Sule said the Pahalgam terrorist attack was "an attack on India's soul.""Hence, the truth must be told to the world that we won't tolerate terrorism. India is a country that has never initiated a war ever; we stand by that. We want peace, but not at the cost of losing our hardworking, innocent souls," Sule from Sule, the delegation comprises BJP leaders Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Anurag Thakur and V Muraleedharan, Congress leaders Manish Tewari and Anand Sharma, TDP leader Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu, AAP leader Vikramjeet Singh Sahney, and former diplomat Syed Akbaruddin."We see this as an act of undermining our social cohesion. We are a pluralistic country with diversity as our signature, yet we saw an attempt to undermine that social consensus," said Syed Akbaruddin, former Permanent Representative of India to the who is also the former minister of state for External Affairs, called on the gathering to reach out to everyone that they knew to help India in reaching a global consensus against terrorism so that the world could grow peacefully. "Diaspora is a living bridge of India to the world, which has a major role to play ... to spread the message that every act of terrorism will be against the progress of humankind."Thakur said, "Pakistan is the only country in the world where 52 entities and individuals named in the UNSC list, which are affiliated with terrorism, all have links with Pakistan."Sahney reminded the audience that India's policy of non-violence, as espoused by Mahatma Gandhi, was born in South Africa during his tenure here as a young lawyer, when he led the fight against racial who also quoted Nelson Mandela, burst into 'Mera Rang De Basanti Chola' song to much applause and accompaniment from the another former minister, recounted how India had led the international fight against apartheid in South Africa for decades, including refusing to participate in international sports events such as the David Cup in tennis because South Africa was participating in these events and even cancelled a tour by England in 1988 for a cricket delegation, which arrived from Qatar, would proceed to Cape Town over the next two days to meet South African political leaders in Parliament, as well as civic society there. It will then proceed to Ethiopia and carried out precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir on May 7 under Operation Sindoor, following which Pakistan attempted to attack the Indian military bases on May 8, 9 and 10. The Indian side responded strongly to the Pakistani actions.
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Business Standard
5 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
All-party team meets Qatari minister, conveys India's stand on Op Sindoor
An all-party parliamentary delegation on Monday met Qatar's MoS for Foreign Affairs Mohamed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi and conveyed India's perspectives on the Pahalgam terrorist attack, Operation Sindoor and the country's national consensus for zero-tolerance against terrorism. The all-party delegation led by NCP-SP leader Supriya Sule arrived in Qatar late Saturday as part of the government's outreach to the international community on the fight against terror and the significance of Operation Sindoor. "Today morning the multi-party delegation met HE Dr. Mohamed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, MoS for Foreign Affairs and conveyed India's perspectives on the Pahalgam terrorist attack, Operation Sindoor and India's national consensus for zero-tolerance against terrorism," the Indian Embassy in Qatar posted on X. "MoS Dr Al Khulaifi conveyed Qatar's solidarity with India and policy of zero tolerance against terrorism for regional stability and prosperity," it said in another post. The delegation on Sunday met the Deputy Speaker of the Qatar Shura Council Dr Hamda Al Sulaiti and other Qatari MPs and conveyed India's national outrage over the April 22 Pahalgam attack that left 26 people dead. The delegation highlighted the visit reflected India's united stance on cross-border terrorism. Apart from Sule, the working president of the NCP-SP, the delegation comprises BJP leaders Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Anurag Thakur and V Muraleedharan, Congress leaders Manish Tewari and Anand Sharma, TDP leader Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu, AAP leader Vikramjeet Singh Sawhney, and former diplomat Syed Akbaruddin. It will also travel to South Africa, Ethiopia and Egypt. Qatar is considered to wield influence in the West Asian region and has a role as a mediator in regional conflicts. The Sule-led group will then travel to South Africa, which holds the current G-20 Presidency and then head to Ethiopia, which is also the home to the African Union. The delegation will visit Egypt, an influential country in the Arab world. The delegation is one of the seven multi-party delegations India has tasked to visit 33 global capitals to reach out to the international community to emphasise Pakistan's links to terrorism and assert that the recent conflict was triggered by the Pahalgam terror strike and not Operation Sindoor as alleged by Islamabad. Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after the Pahalgam terror attack, with India carrying out precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in the early hours of May 7. Pakistan attempted to attack Indian military bases on May 8, 9, and 10. The Indian side responded strongly to the Pakistani actions. The on-ground hostilities ended with an understanding of stopping the military actions following talks between the directors general of military operations of both sides on May 10.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
All-party delegation meets Qatari minister, conveys India's stand on Pahalgam attack, Operation Sindoor
An all-party parliamentary delegation on Monday (May 26, 2025) met Qatar's MoS for Foreign Affairs, Mohamed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, and conveyed India's perspectives on the Pahalgam terrorist attack, Operation Sindoor, and the country's national consensus for zero-tolerance against terrorism. The all-party delegation led by NCP-SP leader Supriya Sule arrived in Qatar late Saturday (May 24, 2025) as part of the Indian Government's outreach to the international community on the fight against terror and the significance of Operation Sindoor. "Today morning, the multi-party delegation met HE Dr. Mohamed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, MoS for Foreign Affairs, and conveyed India's perspectives on the Pahalgam terrorist attack, Operation Sindoor, and India's national consensus for zero-tolerance against terrorism," the Indian Embassy in Qatar posted on X. Today morning the multi-party delegation met HE Dr. Mohamed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi, MoS for Foreign Affairs & conveyed India's perspectives on Pahalgam terrorist attack, Operation Sindoor & India's national consensus for zero-tolerance against terrorism.@ — India in Qatar (@IndEmbDoha) May 26, 2025 "MoS Dr Al Khulaifi conveyed Qatar's solidarity with India and policy of zero tolerance against terrorism for regional stability and prosperity," it said in another post. The delegation on Sunday (May 25, 2025) met the Deputy Speaker of the Qatar Shura Council, Dr. Hamda Al Sulaiti, and other Qatari MPs and conveyed India's national outrage over the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam attack that left 26 people dead. The delegation highlighted the visit reflected India's united stance on cross-border terrorism. Apart from Sule, the working president of the NCP-SP, the delegation comprises BJP leaders Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Anurag Thakur, and V. Muraleedharan, Congress leaders Manish Tewari and Anand Sharma, TDP leader Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu, AAP leader Vikramjeet Singh Sawhney, and former diplomat Syed Akbaruddin. It will also travel to South Africa, Ethiopia and Egypt. Qatar is considered to yield influence in the West Asian region and has a role as a mediator in regional conflicts. The Sule-led group will then travel to South Africa, which holds the current G-20 Presidency, and then head to Ethiopia, which is also the home to the African Union. The delegation will visit Egypt, an influential country in the Arab world. The delegation is one of the seven multi-party delegations India has tasked to visit 33 global capitals to reach out to the international community to emphasise Pakistan's links to terrorism and assert that the recent conflict was triggered by the Pahalgam terror strike and not Operation Sindoor as alleged by Islamabad. Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after the Pahalgam terror attack, with India carrying out precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in the early hours of May 7, 2025. Pakistan attempted to attack Indian military bases on May 8, 9, and 10. The Indian side responded strongly to the Pakistani actions. The on-ground hostilities ended with an understanding of stopping the military actions following talks between the Directors General of military operations on both sides on May 10, 2025.
