Congress MP Amar Singh has voiced his support for the central government's global outreach campaign aimed at exposing Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. This endorsement comes in the wake of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which prompted India to launch "Operation Sindoor," a major diplomatic initiative. Singh, who is part of an Indian parliamentary delegation visiting the UK and Europe, emphasized that such bipartisan efforts have been pursued by previous Congress-led governments as well, including those under Manmohan Singh and PV Narasimha Rao.
The government's plan involves dispatching approximately 40 Members of Parliament, divided into seven regional groups. Each group, comprising 7-8 members, is scheduled to visit four to five countries over a 10-day period, commencing around May 22-23. An official from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is expected to accompany each delegation. Several prominent Congress MPs, including Shashi Tharoor, Manish Tewari, and Salman Khurshid, have been approached to participate in this global outreach. The initiative also includes leaders from various other parties such as BJP, TMC, DMK, NCP (SP), JDU, BJD, CPI(M), and AIMIM, ensuring a broad representation.
Amar Singh, the MP for Fatehgarh Sahib, is among those chosen to be part of this all-party delegation. Singh, a Dalit leader with a background as a bureaucrat in previous Congress governments, stated that he sought clearance from Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge before agreeing to participate in the panel. He highlighted his experience in a bordering district and his knowledge of Pakistan's activities, including terrorism and narco-terrorism, as factors that would enable him to effectively expose Pakistan's actions. Singh is scheduled to be a part of the delegation headed by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, which will visit the UK, France, Germany, Denmark, the European Union, and Italy. The aim is to inform foreign governments about India's stance on Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.
The Ministry of External Affairs, in coordination with the Ministries of Home and Parliamentary Affairs, is compiling factual documents and case evidence to support the charges against Pakistan. The Kerala Congress has welcomed the inclusion of senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor in the delegation, stating that the country needs a trusted representative at the global level. The party expressed confidence that Tharoor would effectively present India's position and help correct the Modi government's past diplomatic missteps.
Other members of parliament have also weighed in on the matter. Fatehgarh Sahib MP Amar Singh Boparai discussed his agenda as a representative from Punjab, emphasizing the region's history as a major sufferer of Pakistan's actions against India. He intends to highlight Pakistan's role in cross-border terrorism and seek global support for India's zero-tolerance policy towards Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. Boparai believes that being from a border state, having experienced the brunt of the Indo-Pak wars of 1965 and 1971, he is uniquely positioned to illustrate the sinister designs of Pakistani governments in destabilizing India through vulnerable borders touching Punjab.
This global outreach initiative reflects a concerted effort by the Indian government to address the issue of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism on international platforms, aiming to garner support and cooperation from other nations in combating this threat.
