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The Print
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Print
All-party delegations meet leaders and diplomats from several countries to galvanize international action against terrorists
Tharoor 'reaffirmed India's stance on terrorism and expressed disappointment over Colombia's response which has offered condolences for the loss of lives in Pakistan, rather than sympathizing with the victims of terrorism in India,' said BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, who is part of the nine-member delegation. In Bogota, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading an all-party delegation, elaborated India's position on terrorism and voiced his disappointment over Colombia offering condolences for the loss of lives in Pakistan following Indian strikes in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. Bogota/Copenhagen/Jakarta, May 30 (PTI) All-party parliamentary delegations on Friday met leaders and diplomats from several countries to galvanize international action against terrorists and decisively counter the tactics of those who perpetrate, support and sponsor cross-border terror activities against India. 'There can be no equivalence between those who attack and those who defend,' he said in a social media post. Surya said India, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi will continue to deliver strong responses to terrorism. During its stay in Bogota, the delegation will interact with Members of Congress, ministers and other key interlocutors in think tanks. In Latvia, the all-party delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi arrived on Thursday to convey India's resolute and proactive policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism. On Friday, Ambassador Namrata S. Kumar briefed the delegation on India-Latvia relations and Latvia's role in the Baltics, the European Union, and the United Nations, the Indian Embassy in Riga said. The delegation, which arrived in Riga from Greece, will meet members of the parliament of the Republic of Latvia 'Saeima', high officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, think tanks, academia and other stakeholders, the embassy said in a statement. In Copenhagen, the delegation led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Friday met the Chairman of the Foreign Policy Committee of Danish Parliament Christian Friis Bach and member Trine Pertou Mach. 'During our discussion, we briefed the Danish representatives on the horrific Pahalgam terrorist attack and India's decisive response through Operation Sindoor, emphasizing 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 said in a post on X. In Sierra Leone, the delegation led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Eknath Shinde interacted with foreign diplomats to galvanize international action against terrorists and decisively counter the tactics of those who perpetrate, support and sponsor cross border terror activities against India, the High Commission of India in Freetown posted on X. 'Whatever India is going through, it is not just your problem, it is our problem too…though not permanent we are members of UN Security Council..,' Deputy Leader of the Opposition Daniel Brima Koroma told the Indian delegation during their meeting, according to the Indian mission. In Riyadh, the all-party Indian delegation, led by BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda, concluded a 'productive' visit to Saudi Arabia, reasserting India's zero-tolerance and 'New Normal' approach to terrorism during its interaction with a range of political and diplomatic leadership. 'The visit reaffirmed the shared commitment of India-Saudi Arabia in the fight against terrorism,' said a post on X by the Indian Embassy in Riyadh. 'We have very clearly conveyed India's position and the threat that we have faced from cross-border terrorism. India has a deep relationship with Saudi Arabia… Stands taken on terrorism are the same,' Panda told PTI Videos. The delegation later left Riyadh for Algiers, where members will highlight India's decisive and resolute stance on terrorism, particularly its fight against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. 'Taking Bharat's message to the world! A warm welcome to all-party delegation of Members of Parliament led by Baijayant Jay Panda, upon their arrival in #Algiers today afternoon,' the Indian mission in Algiers posted on X. Ambassador Swati V Kulkarni received the delegation at the airport along with Mourad Heraki, Director (Ceremonial) and Zineddine Goufi, Deputy Director (Asia Oceania), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs of Algeria, it added. In South Africa, the delegation led by NCP MP Supriya Sule met with the leaders of the African National Congress (ANC) and informed them about India's new resolve to respond to any incident of cross-border terrorism without drawing distinction between terrorists, their organizations or their state sponsors. The ANC reaffirmed its commitment to standing in solidarity with the people of India, emphasising that terrorism must be condemned in all its forms, the High Commission of India in Pretoria said in a statement on Friday. The delegation on Friday left for Ethiopia, carrying forth to the world India's strong message on zero-tolerance against terrorism. In Jakarta, the all-party delegation, led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha met with KH Ulil Abshar Abdalla, Chairman of the Nahdlatul Ulama Executive Board (PBNU), and Kholili Kholil, Committee Member of NU, the world's largest Islamic organisation and sought their unwavering support against violence and religious extremism. 'As peace-loving countries with the largest Muslim populations with shared values of Unity in Diversity or 'Binneka Tunggal Ika' practised as state policy as well as in daily lives, the leader of the delegation urged NU leaders to support India and condemn cross border terrorism to give a strong message to the world,' the Indian Embassy in Jakarta said on X. 'Condemning terrorism and the attack on innocent civilians, KH Ulil said he felt the pain of India & called for India and Indonesia to walk hand in hand to promote peace, economic development,' it said. On Thursday, the delegation met with National Mandate Party (PAN) leaders who categorically stated that 'religion and race cannot serve as a basis for exporting terrorism.' 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. PTI NSA/NPK ZH ZH This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Mint
3 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
Shashi Tharoor ‘disappointed' over Colombia's condolences to Pakistan after Operation Sindoor
While in Colombia as part of India's global outreach to highlight Pakistan's support for cross-border terrorism, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expressed deep disappointment over Colombia extending condolences to Islamabad for the loss of lives following Indian retaliatory strikes after the Pahalgam terror attack. Addressing a press conference, Shashi Tharoor spoke about India's stance on terror and elaborated on Operation Sindoor. He also expressed disappointment over Colombia's response to the Pahalgam terror attack. BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, who is part of the India delegation to Colombia, said Shashi Tharoor 'reaffirmed India's stance on terrorism and expressed disappointment over Colombia's response which has offered condolences for the loss of lives in Pakistan, rather than sympathizing with the victims of terrorism in India.' 'There can be no equivalence between those who attack and those who defend,' he said in a social media post. Surya said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, India will continue to respond to terrorism with strength and resolve. Other members of the delegation include Bhubaneswar Kalita (BJP), Milind Deora (Shiv Sena), Shambhavi (LJP), GM Harish Balayogi (TDP) and former ambassador of India to US Taranjit Singh Sandhu. After visiting Colombia, the delegation will travel to Brazil. From Brazil, it would end the tour in the United States. It was on a five-nation trip. On May 7, India conducted precision strikes targeting nine terror infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in response to the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. In retaliation, Pakistan attempted to target Indian military bases on May 8, 9, and 10 but failed. On the evening of May 10, Pakistan dialed India and both countries reached a bilateral agreement to halt all strikes. The Pakistani attempts were strongly responded to by the Indian side by inflicting heavy damages to a number of key Pakistani military installations including air bases, air defence systems, command and control centres and radar sites.
India Gazette
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
All-party delegation highlights trade and security ties during Colombia visit
Bogota (Colombia), May 30 (ANI): BJP MP Tejasvi Surya and Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora, part of the all-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor to Colombia, underscored the importance of economic cooperation and clarity on India's distinct security threats during their engagements in Bogota. Speaking on the economic front, Tejasvi Surya noted Colombia's growing significance as a market for Indian industry. 'We also learned that Colombia is the second largest market for Indian two-wheelers outside India... The message that we are taking back from here to our respective constituencies and states is that Colombia offers massive economic opportunities and potential for Indian companies. The relationship will only further strengthen, and of course, with Colombia's election to the Security Council, we hope it will be further strengthened by the understanding of the security challenges that India is facing in our immediate geography,' Surya said. Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora also highlighted the difference between Colombia's guerrilla insurgencies and the state-sponsored terrorism India faces from Pakistan. He explained that while India combats left-wing extremism like Naxalism, Pakistan's terror is state-backed. This distinction reinforces India's firm stance against terrorism, echoed by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's statement on Operation Sindoor. Tharoor stressed that after the Pahalgam terror attack, India launched strikes on terrorist infrastructure to ensure such acts do not go unpunished. Together, these statements underline India's resolve to tackle terrorism and the unique challenges posed by state-sponsored terror. Addressing the media in Bogota, Tharoor said, 'India suffered a grievous terrorist attack on the 22nd of April... When this happened, of course, the world rose up to condemn the terrorist attack, but that was as far as it went. There was no action taken, not even by the country where these people had emerged from, Pakistan. Nobody was arrested, and there was no attempt at any prosecution. India decided that this kind of outrage could not go unpunished. On May 7, India chose to strike against known terror bases and launch pads.' Tharoor also showed the picture of Pakistani Army officials attending the funerals of terrorists after India's strike on their terror bases. Tharoor said Pakistan provides terrorists a safe haven to continue their training. The delegation, led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, includes members from across the political spectrum: Shambhavi Chaudhary (Lok Janshakti Party), Sarfaraz Ahmed (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha), G M Harish Balayogi (Telugu Desam Party), Shashank Mani Tripathi, Tejasvi Surya, Bhubaneswar Kalita (all from BJP), Mallikarjun Devda (Shiv Sena), former Indian Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu, and Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora. (ANI)
United News of India
5 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
India won't stay silent on Pak proxy war: Surya
Panama, May 28 (UNI) India today sent a strong and unequivocal message to the world that it stands united on matters of national security and will no longer tolerate aggression or attempts to destabilise the nation, said Tejasvi Surya, BJP MP from Karnataka. Addressing a delegation comprising representatives from diverse states and political parties, Surya emphasised that despite India's rich diversity in languages, religions, and cultures, the country speaks with one voice when it comes to safeguarding its sovereignty. "This is the foremost message India wants to convey internationally — on national security, we are united and resolute," Surya said. The all-party delegation led by Shashi Tharoor has arrived in Panama City for a three-day official visit, following the conclusion of their trip to Guyana. During their stay, the MPs will engage with Panamanian leadership as well as key representatives from the media, strategic sectors, the Indian community and diaspora, and friends of India in Panama, according to a statement issued by the Indian Embassy in Panama. Surya stressed that India's primary mission remains to achieve collective, inclusive prosperity and improve the living standards of its people while rapidly emerging as the world's third largest economy. However, Pakistan continues to pose a persistent threat through its policy of proxy warfare aimed at distracting and destabilising India. "For over 70 years, Pakistan has pursued a strategy of 'bleeding India by a thousand cuts,' seeking to hinder our growth and progress," Surya said. Despite these challenges, India has emerged as the world's fourth largest economy and is firmly on the path of rapid development. The BJP leader reiterated that India will not remain silent in the face of attacks. 'The days of passivity are over. If provoked, India will respond decisively, including through operations beyond our borders if necessary, to protect our national interests,' he declared. Surya's remarks echoed the firm stance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, underscoring India's readiness to defend its sovereignty and maintain regional peace. UNI BDN SSP
Economic Times
5 days ago
- Politics
- Economic Times
'Pakistan in ICU, dependent on the IMF's drip': Tejasvi Surya in Panama
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, addressing the Indian diaspora and international stakeholders during the all-party delegation visit to Panama, emphasized India's unified stance on national security and condemned Pakistan's continued attempts to destabilize the region. Show more 10:09 06:39 03:01 02:22 05:06 06:56 02:14 04:53 03:32 08:28 06:25 04:50 03:10 03:49 03:00 20:56 03:08 03:03 04:50 06:06 12:22 06:55 01:49 03:26 01:13 00:59 05:06 04:05 01:35
