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India Today
an hour ago
- Politics
- India Today
As Op Sindoor gains global traction, Pak resorts to desperate tactics in Denmark
As India mounts pressure on Pakistan in the aftermath of the dastardly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, Islamabad finds itself in a tight spot. Seven all-party delegations from India are criss-crossing the globe, engaging with foreign governments and officials to brief them on Pakistan's state-sponsored terrorism, highlighting the success of Operation Sindoor and explaining how India has established a "new normal".advertisementAmid this diplomatic outreach, the delegation led by former union minister and Lok Sabha MP Ravi Shankar Prasad reached Denmark on Friday. A group of Pakistanis gathered outside the venue, where the delegation was scheduled to address the Indian community on the Pahalgam attack, to protest. During the address, Indian MPs and the envoy hit out at the demonstrators, dismissing their efforts as a failed attempt to draw said, "I was very surprised to see Pakistanis here raising slogans. Our programme is going very well. We are getting wide coverage. Their handlers in Pakistan must have told them to do something. They have come here in desperation. Pakistan is a desperate country that lives in desperation. Ignore them with impunity." Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi mocked the handful of Pakistanis present outside the venue during her we were coming here, we saw some flags, and you would all know what those flags are. I thought to myself, the IMF loan is coming in handy and I hope those who are giving them the IMF loan realise what it's being used for. So, just two minutes ago, I walked outside to check if they'd left and I was told they'd gone. And while we Indians continue to be resolutely strong in our backing for mother India," she Ambassador to Denmark Manish Prabhat also spoke about the protesters raising anti-India slogans. Prabhat went a step ahead, compared the two communities - Indians and Pakistanis living in Denmark and highlighted who stood where in the fight against terrorism."The Indian diaspora is a thriving community and it has a strength of about 21,000 people now. They are known for promoting peace. This community is unlike the community, a representation of what you saw outside on the street. We know how much they have been paid to put their duty here," he the other hand, to garner some attention and in an effort to balance the narrative, the Pakistani Embassy in Denmark was celebrating 75 years of diplomatic ties between both countries. The embassy shared pictures of the Sufi-Cultural evening held at the mission to celebrate the bilateral relationship. (Photo: X/@PakinDenmark) A few days ago, Pakistan's Ambassador to Denmark, Shoaib Sarwar on X, shared a screenshot of the front page of a piece published in Danish newspaper 'Politiken' to push their narrative. (Photo: X/@shoaibsarwar1) Meanwhile, in Copenhagen, a delegation led by BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad on Friday met the Chairman of the Foreign Policy Committee of the Danish Parliament Christian Friis Bach and its member Trine Pertou our discussion, we briefed the Danish representatives on the horrific Pahalgam terrorist attack and India's decisive response through Operation Sindoor, emphasising that those responsible for terrorism will be held accountable. We all welcomed Denmark's unequivocal condemnation of terrorism, valuing the country's strong stance against this global threat," Prasad nine-member delegation includes BJP leaders Daggubati Purandeswari, Ghulam Ali Khatana and Samik Bhattacharya; Priyanka Chaturvedi of Shiv Sena (UBT); Amar Singh of the Congress; M Thambidurai of the AIADMK; former Union Minister MJ Akbar; and former diplomat Pankaj InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#India-Pakistan#Operation Sindoor#Jammu and Kashmir
News18
2 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
'Terrorism In The Name Of Religion Must Stop': Shrikant Shinde's Team Secures Sierra Leone's Support
Last Updated: Shinde led an all-party Indian delegation as part of India's diplomatic efforts to raise global awareness about the growing threat of terrorism In a sharp and uncompromising message delivered from an international platform, Member of Parliament Shrikant Shinde condemned terrorism perpetrated in the name of religion and issued a stark warning to Pakistan. Referencing the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, Shinde stated, 'The attackers targeted victims based on their religion—verifying whether they were Hindu or Muslim before opening fire. The aim was clear: to disturb India's social harmony. This must stop." Shinde affirmed that India has adopted a zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism and is taking decisive action to expose and isolate state sponsors of cross-border terrorism. The statement was made during a high-level visit to Sierra Leone from May 28 to 30, 2025, where Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde led an all-party Indian delegation as part of India's diplomatic efforts to raise global awareness about the growing threat of terrorism. The delegation met with key figures in Sierra Leone's government, including the vice president, speaker of parliament, deputy minister of defence, national security coordinator, and foreign affairs officials. During these meetings, Shinde reiterated India's zero-tolerance stance on terrorism and called for unified global action. The Pahalgam attack was unanimously condemned by Sierra Leone's Parliament, which also observed a moment of silence for the victims. Sierra Leone's vice president, Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, expressed solidarity with India and condemned the cowardly attack. Deputy defence minister Colonel (Retired) Muana Brima Massaquoi and deputy opposition leader Daniel Brima Koroma echoed similar sentiments, with a strong call for African nations to unite and confront terrorism collectively. MP Shinde also engaged with foreign diplomats based in Sierra Leone, urging coordinated international action against nations that support or sponsor terrorism. 'Those who aid and sponsor cross-border terrorism must face consequences," he declared. The Indian delegation also interacted with the Indian diaspora and local media in Sierra Leone, reinforcing the strong ties between the two countries. The visit concluded with a united call for collaborative efforts at the United Nations and other international forums to safeguard global peace and take a firm stance against terrorism. First Published:
Indian Express
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
‘Devendra Central Jail and Rehabilitation Centre': ‘Saamana' hits out at Fadnavis for ‘will put corrupt in jail' remark
Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece Saamana on Saturday asked Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to name his ministry the 'Devendra Central Jail and Rehabilitation Centre'. 'Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said he will send those who indulge in corruption to jail. His statement is laughable. In the past, he had warned of putting those who indulge in corruption in jail. However, now he is showering praise and petals on the same people daily. The chief minister is making ridiculous statements giving them the honours of being 'Turangshree' and 'Yugpurush',' the editorial in the paper published on Saturday said. The paper said: 'Fadnavis has claimed that Maharashtra was ahead in foreign investment. In reality, Maharashtra is ahead in corruption, atrocities on women and criminalisation of politics.' 'In the ensuing cabinet meeting, minister Chhagan Bhujbal should move a proposal to name the Fadnavis-led ministry as Devendra Central Jail and Rehabilitation Centre…The government should sound the bugle for it,' the paper added. Taking a jibe at the BJP, the paper said: 'We are living in times when people are told to brazenly indulge in corruption and then join the BJP. They will be pardoned for all crimes if they join the BJP.' Pointing out that two Sri Lankan ministers have been jailed for corruption, the paper said: '…in India, instead of sending the corrupt to jail, they are joining the state and central ministries'. The paper said: 'The chief minister recently made the announcement that those who indulge in corruption will be sent to jail. He should actually clarify, which jail? Currently, Fadnavis's cabinet is serving as a jail. And the criminals in the cabinet are occupying lavish bungalows. This is the 'Sindoor' image of Maharashtra's corrupt.'
Mint
3 hours ago
- Politics
- Mint
MJ Akbar on 'talks with Pakistan': 'Govt with double face, forked tongue, which one do we talk to?'
Former Union Minister MJ Akbar, who is part of global outreach programme delegation travelling across the world to convey India's firm stance against terrorism, criticised Pakistan, calling it a nation with a 'double face' and a 'forked tongue'. Addressing the Indian diaspora in Copenhagen in Denmark, MJ Akbar said, 'Even well-meaning friends will ask you, why don't you talk to Pakistan? Tell them Pakistan has a government with a double face, which face do we talk to? Pakistan has a government with a forked tongue; whose tongue do we address? Pakistan has talks with a poisoned tongue that gets hurt when a tongue is poisoned.' 'The talks are nothing but a bluff. We now have a leader who has actually called the bluff, Narendra Modi... Nobody has made as much effort to bring a nation with a genetic disorder to its senses,' the former Union minister said. The Indian delegation in Copenhagen, led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, includes BJP MP Daggubati Purandeswari, Samik Bhattacharya, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi, Congress MPs Ghulam Ali Khatana and Amar Singh, former Union Minister MJ Akbar, and Ambassador Pankaj Saran. According to reports, some Pakistani nationals also raised slogans outside the venue while the delegation was addressing the Indian diaspora. Firing shots at them, Ravi Shankar Prasad said that they have come here in 'desperation', advising people to 'ignore them with impunity'. 'I was very surprised to see Pakistanis here raising programme is going very are getting wide handlers in Pakistan must have told them to do something. They have come here in desperation. Pakistan is a desperate country that lives in desperation. Ignore them with impunity,' Prasad said. He further highlighted the human rights violations in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Balochistan, highlighting the plight of civilians in those regions. 'What kind of ill treatment in PoK people are suffering, do you know? They are crying to shift to Balochistan, women are given the worst barbaric treatment is in great commotion fought four conventional of this India started, we only responded and Pakistan lost all of them... 'Jinnah ne banaya Pakistan woh ban gayi General ki Dukan' [Jinnah created Pakistan, it became an Army General's shop],' Ravi Shankar Prasad said.
Time of India
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Fiery Priyanka Chaturvedi Slams IMF Loan to Pakistan, Sends Strong Message on Operation Sindoor
Fiery Priyanka Chaturvedi Slams IMF Loan to Pakistan, Sends Strong Message on Operation Sindoor Source: In a powerful and emotional address in Copenhagen, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi called out Pakistan's use of IMF loans, accused protestors outside the diaspora event of being 'paid to protest', and reminded the world of India's united front against terrorism. Speaking from the heart, Chaturvedi slammed IMF aid being used for anti-India activities, recalled Shiv Sena's legacy of opposing Pakistani cricket, gave a moving tribute to women widowed by terror attacks, especially 26/11 Mumbai and declared Operation Sindoor as India's fightback against every life lost to terrorism. From Mumbai's 26/11 wounds to terror camps in PoK, Chaturvedi's speech echoed India's zero-tolerance policy against terror.#priyankachaturvedi #operationsindoor #imfloan #pakistanprotests #copenhagenclash #paidprotesters #motherindia #shivsenavspakistan #zerotoleranceterror #indiafirst #toibharat
