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India Gazette
29-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
Saudi Arabia firm on terrorism, condemns cross-border attacks: Former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], May 29 (ANI): Former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla, part of the all-party delegation led by BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda, said Saudi Arabia has taken a strong and clear stand against terrorism and terror financing. Shringla highlighted that both countries issued a strong joint statement condemning cross-border terrorism and the Pakistan-sponsored attack in Pahalgam. Speaking to ANI on Wednesday (local time), Harsh Vardhan Shringla said, '...Saudi Arabia made it clear that their stand on terrorism will be very, very firm... They also believe that there should be very close scrutiny of terror financing. They reiterated the joint statement that was issued when Prime Minister Modi visited Saudi Arabia on 22nd of April, this is also something that is noteworthy that when our Prime Minister was a guest in Saudi Arabia, the Pakistani-sponsored terrorists decided to undertake their very, very ghastly operation in Pahalgam. The joint statement is a very strong one and it refers not only to the condemnation of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam but also to cross-border terrorism for the first time...' In addition, Rajya Sabha MP Rekha Sharma, who is part of the same all-party delegation, said India has taken a united stand against terrorism and will not engage in dialogue with Pakistan until it dismantles its terror camps. Sharma added that India and Saudi Arabia share strong bilateral ties rooted in development and mutual respect, with the local community recognising India as a peace-loving nation. 'We jointly talked about India standing against terrorism and India will not talk to Pakistan other than if they finish their terrorist camps... We have brotherly relations with Saudi Arabia, and together we want to march for development, and that's what their people are also saying. They're talking about development. They know that India is a peace-loving nation and they will not create any problems for others. That's why our people in this country are also welcome,' Sharma told ANI. The delegation, led by BJP MP Baijayant Panda, also includes Nishikant Dubey MP, BJP; Phangnon Konyak, MP, BJP; Rekha Sharma MP, NJP; AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi; Satnam Singh Sandhu MP; Ghulam Nabi Azad; and Ambassador Harsh Shringla. 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 Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Algeria. The multi-party delegation, consisting of seven groups led by one MP each, has been initiated to counter global misinformation and highlight India's zero-tolerance policy on terrorism. (ANI)
NDTV
24-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
'Victims Of Pak Terrorism Predominantly Civilians': Indian Envoy At UN
New York: India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, strongly criticized Pakistan's actions at the UN Security Council Open Debate on Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict. While responding to "baseless" allegations made by Pakistan's representative on a number of issues, he affirmed that India has experienced decades of Pakistani-sponsored terrorist attacks across its borders, making it hypocritical for Pakistan to participate in discussions on protecting civilians. "First, India has experienced decades of Pakistani-sponsored terrorist attacks across our borders. This has ranged from the horrific 26-11 attack on the city of Mumbai to the barbaric mass murder of innocent tourists in Pahalgam in April 2025. The victims of Pakistani terrorism have been predominantly civilians, since its objective has been to attack our prosperity, our progress and our morale," he said. "For such a nation to even participate in a discussion on the protection of civilians is an affront to the international community," he added. Parvathaneni Harish criticized Pakistan's actions, saying, "Pakistan has repeatedly used a civilian cover to advance the cause of terrorism. Sindoor. A nation that makes no distinction between terrorists and civilians has no credentials to speak about protecting civilians." He mentioned a recent incident where Pakistani forces deliberately shelled Indian border villages, resulting in civilian casualties. He stated, "Earlier this month, the Pakistani army deliberately shelled our border villages, killing more than 20 civilians and injuring more than 80." "There was intentional targeting of places of worship, including gurudwaras, temples and convents, as well as medical facilities. To preach at this body after such behaviour is grossly hypocritical," he added. The ambassador emphasized the need for international cooperation to combat terrorism and said that "international community must come together on zero tolerance for terrorism and calling out those who sponsor and defend it." Highlighting the importance of collective action, Harish stated that, "my delegation reaffirms its commitment to working in close cooperation with the international community to alleviate the suffering of civilians affected by armed conflict." On May 7, the Indian Armed Forces launched 'OPERATION SINDOOR', hitting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir from where terrorist attacks against India have been planned and directed. These steps come in the wake of the barbaric Pahalgam terrorist attack in which 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen were murdered.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
India slams Pakistan at UN Security Council over ‘Baseless Allegations', ‘Gross Hypocrisy'
New York: India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Harish P., gave a statement at the UN Security Council Open Debate on Addressing emerging threats, ensuring the safety of civilians, humanitarian and UN Personnel, journalists, and media professionals, and enhancing accountability mechanisms under the agenda item 'Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict' He said, "... I am constrained to respond to the baseless allegations of the representative of Pakistan on a number of issues. First, India has experienced decades of Pakistani-sponsored terrorist attacks across our borders... For such a nation to even participate in a discussion on the protection of civilians is an affront to the international community... A nation that makes no distinction between terrorists and civilians has no credentials to speak about protecting civilians. Earlier this month, the Pakistani army deliberately shelled our border villages, killing more than 20 civilians and injuring more than 80. There was intentional targeting of places of worship, including gurudwaras, temples and convents, as well as medical facilities. To preach at this body after such behaviour is grossly hypocritical..." Show more Show less
Hindustan Times
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
India calls out Pakistan at UNSC over Pahalgam attack: 'Army officials attended terrorists' funeral'
India has hit out at Pakistan at the United States Security Council and called it out for its 'grossly hypocritical' behaviour amid the current tensions. Calling out Pakistan for attacking civilians during the four-day military confrontation between the countries, India on Friday said that a nation (Pakistan) that makes no distinction between terrorists and civilians has no credentials to speak about protecting civilians. Addressing the UNSC, India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Parvathaneni Harish said, 'I am constrained to respond to the baseless allegations of the representative of Pakistan on a number of issues.' Harish made the remarks while addressing the UNSC open debate on 'Addressing emerging threats, ensuring safety of civilians, humanitarian and UN Personnel, journalists and media professionals and enhancing accountability mechanisms' under the agenda item 'Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict'. His remarks came in response to Pakistani Ambassador at the UN Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, who brought up the Kashmir issue and talked about the recent military conflict between both the countries. Following that, India called out Pakistan for sponsoring terrorism that has targeted civilians for decades. 'India has experienced decades of Pakistani-sponsored terrorist attacks across the border. This ranges from the horrific attack on 26/11 Mumbai attack to the barbaric mass murder of innocent tourists in Pahalgam in April 2025. The victims of Pakistani terrorism have been predominantly civilians since its objective has been to attack our prosperity, progress and our morale,' said Harish. Harish also slammed Pakistani officials for attending the funeral of some of the terrorists killed by India under 'Operation Sindoor'. 'We just recently saw senior government, police and military officials pay respects at the funeral of noted terrorists targeted by Operation Sindoor. A nation that makes no distinction between terrorists and civilians has no credentials to speak about protecting civilians,' he said. He added that Pakistan deliberately shelled the border villages in India and killed over 20 civilians and injured 80 during the recent four-day military conflict while also targeting places of worship, including gurudwaras, temples, and convents and also medical facilities. 'Pakistani army deliberately shelled our border villages killing more than 20 civilians and injuring more than 80,' Harish said. 'To preach at this body after such behaviour is grossly hypocritical. Let us be clear. Protection of civilians should not serve as an argument for protection of UN-designated terrorists. The international community must come together on zero tolerance for terrorism and calling out those who sponsor and defend it,' he added. With PTI inputs
India Today
23-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
To preach after killing civilians grossly hypocritical: India slams Pak at UNSC
India launched a scathing attack on Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council, calling its participation in discussions on civilian protection in conflict zones "an affront to the international community".India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Harish Puri, was speaking at the UNSC Open Debate on "Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict", which focused on threats to civilians, humanitarian workers, jo0urnalists, and UN am constrained to respond to the baseless allegations of the representative of Pakistan on a number of issues. First, India has experienced decades of Pakistani-sponsored terrorist attacks across our borders," Ambassador Puri said. "For such a nation to even participate in a discussion on the protection of civilians is an affront to the international community. A nation that makes no distinction between terrorists and civilians has no credentials to speak about protecting civilians," he to a recent incident, Puri alleged that the Pakistani army had deliberately targeted Indian border villages earlier this month."More than 20 civilians were killed and over 80 injured. There was intentional targeting of places of worship — including gurdwaras, temples, and convents — as well as medical facilities. To preach at this body after such behaviour is grossly hypocritical," he a strong response, Harish said India has experienced decades of "Pakistani-sponsored terrorist attacks across our borders".'This has ranged from the horrific 26/11 attack on the city of Mumbai to the barbaric mass murder of innocent tourists in Pahalgam in April 2025. The victims of Pakistani terrorism have been predominantly civilians, since its objective has been to attack our prosperity, progress and morale. For such a nation to even participate in a discussion on the protection of civilians is an affront to the international community,' Harish added that Pakistan has repeatedly used civilian cover to advance the cause of terrorism."We just recently saw senior government, police and military officials pay respects at the funeral of noted terrorists targeted by Operation Sindoor. A nation that makes no distinction between terrorists and civilians has no credentials to speak about protecting civilians," he said.
