In the wake of Operation Sindoor and the recent conflict with Pakistan, India has launched a significant diplomatic outreach effort. As part of this initiative, a multi-party delegation led by JD (U) MP Sanjay Jha departed for Japan on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, to convey India's perspective on terrorism emanating from Pakistan. This delegation's visit marks the beginning of a broader campaign to engage with the international community and highlight India's concerns regarding cross-border terrorism.
The delegation led by Sanjay Jha includes prominent members from various political parties, showcasing a united front on this critical issue. Among those participating are BJP MPs Aparajita Sarangi, Brijlal, Pradhan Barua, and Hemang Joshi, Congress leader and former external affairs minister Salman Khurshid, TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, CPI(M)'s John Brittas, and former ambassador Mohan Kumar. Their diverse backgrounds and experiences are expected to enrich the discussions and provide a comprehensive view of India's stance on terrorism.
The delegation's itinerary extends beyond Japan, with planned visits to South Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore. These engagements aim to foster a deeper understanding of India's security concerns and garner support for its efforts to combat terrorism.
In addition to the delegation headed by Sanjay Jha, another multi-party delegation led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde is also embarking on a similar mission. This delegation will visit the UAE, Liberia, Congo, and Sierra Leone, further expanding India's outreach to different regions of the world. The government is deploying a total of seven multi-party delegations to connect with the international community regarding Pakistan's intentions and India's firm response to terror.
The impetus for this diplomatic outreach stems from the Pahalgam terror attack, which resulted in the tragic loss of at least 26 civilian lives. In response to this attack, Indian forces conducted Operation Sindoor, targeting and neutralizing nine terror camps inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. These actions underscore India's resolve to protect its citizens and combat terrorism decisively.
According to Sanjay Jha, the delegation's primary objective is to expose Pakistan's role in promoting state-sponsored terrorism. He asserted that terrorism is a state policy of Pakistan and that the entire delegation is committed to revealing this truth to the world. CPI(M) MP John Brittas emphasized the importance of international solidarity in addressing terrorism and called upon countries to stand with India in its fight against this global menace.
BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi highlighted that the visit would convey India's united stance against cross-border terrorism to the world. She lauded the government's initiative of sending seven delegations to approximately 33 countries as a well-considered effort to communicate India's position on cross-border terrorism to the international community.
The members of the delegation are equipped with a dossier highlighting Pakistan's long-standing support for terrorism and India's new approach to tackling cross-border terrorism following Operation Sindoor. Prior to their departure, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri briefed the delegations on key talking points and the agenda for the global outreach.
Shrikant Shinde emphasized that the representative teams aim to convey a clear message that India is a peace-loving nation, but it will respond decisively to any attacks. He added that while India is focused on economic development, Pakistan is preoccupied with fostering terrorism.
