India Sends United Message on Terrorism with Global All-Party Delegations
| 2025-06-10
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets Congress MP Shashi Tharoor while hosting delegates involved in the Operation Sindoor global outreach.
India's Operation Sindoor diplomacy saw seven all-party delegations visit 33 countries to present a united front against terrorism, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met with members of the seven all-party delegations that recently returned from a major diplomatic outreach campaign following Operation Sindoor. The delegations, comprising more than 50 participants including current Members of Parliament, former parliamentarians, and former diplomats, were dispatched to 33 foreign capitals and the European Union to present India’s unified opposition to terrorism.
According to Indian government sources, Prime Minister Modi told the visiting delegation members that “sending so many people from the opposition in all-party delegations in anti-terror outreach sends a big message from India” to the international community.
The outreach effort followed the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, located in the Indian-administered region of Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives. India blamed Pakistan-based militant groups for the attack. In response, the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor on 7 May, targeting alleged terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The Indian government later reported the deaths of over 100 militants linked to organisations such as Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen.
Diplomatic Engagement Across Continents
The global delegations visited a wide range of countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, France, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Brazil, South Africa, and several others across Asia, Europe, Africa, and Latin America. Each team was tasked with presenting India’s stance on terrorism and sharing the country’s zero-tolerance policy on violent extremism.
External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar had earlier held discussions with the delegations on their return. He reportedly lauded the role of the representatives in effectively communicating India’s concerns over cross-border terrorism, especially in relation to Pakistan.
Prime Minister Modi, in a post on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, said: “Met members of the various delegations who represented India in different countries and elaborated on India's commitment to peace and the need to eradicate the menace of terrorism. We are all proud of the manner in which they put forward India's voice.”
A Rare Bipartisan Initiative
The delegations included a mix of ruling and opposition MPs, representing parties across the political spectrum. Among the leaders were BJP members Ravi Shankar Prasad and Baijayant Panda, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, JD(U)’s Sanjay Jha, Shiv Sena’s Shrikant Shinde, DMK’s Kanimozhi, and NCP (SP)’s Supriya Sule. Prominent former Union Ministers Ghulam Nabi Azad and Salman Khurshid also participated.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who led one of the delegations, described the Prime Minister’s meeting with delegation members as “informal and lively”, noting that Modi took time to engage in personal conversations with each group. Speaking to Indian news agency ANI, Mr Tharoor said, “The PM certainly seemed to take on board the idea that such delegations should be sent more often.”
He added that the delegations received a positive response in the host countries, saying, “Every country said it was a very good idea for Members of Parliament to visit them.”
Context
This diplomatic campaign was launched amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan. Operation Sindoor marked a significant military escalation in response to the Pahalgam attack, and Pakistan has since accused India of conducting aggressive cross-border strikes. In turn, India has criticised Pakistan for what it alleges is continued state sponsorship of terrorist groups operating on its soil.
New Delhi's latest initiative appears aimed at strengthening international support and isolating Pakistan diplomatically. The government’s emphasis on including opposition leaders in these delegations may also serve to underscore India’s bipartisan consensus on the threat posed by terrorism, particularly emanating from across the border.
India’s approach stands in contrast to that of Pakistan, which, according to Mr Tharoor, sent only two delegations abroad to advocate its position. “New Delhi sent seven delegations, while Islamabad sent just two,” he said.
The meetings and the outreach come at a time when India is increasingly positioning itself as a key voice in global counterterrorism efforts, ahead of major international summits and diplomatic engagements.
Conclusion
The Indian government has indicated that the success of this multi-party diplomatic outreach may encourage future initiatives of a similar nature. By involving opposition leaders in its international engagement strategy, India is seeking to present a united front in the global arena—a message that Prime Minister Modi and his cabinet are keen to emphasise amid ongoing regional security challenges.
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