In a powerful show of unity and strategic diplomacy, India is dispatching a seven-member, all-party parliamentary delegation to key global capitals, reaffirming its uncompromising stance against terrorism. The initiative, announced by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, is a part of India’s intensified international outreach following Operation Sindoor, a military response to cross-border terror threats.
The delegation, which includes prominent leaders from across the political spectrum — including Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad, and others — will carry India’s message of zero-tolerance towards terrorism to strategic partner countries and at global forums such as the United Nations Security Council.
This unprecedented diplomatic push aims to consolidate global consensus, build strategic alliances, and project India’s national interest as a non-negotiable priority in the fight against terrorism.
Rising Above Politics: India’s Unified Voice Against Global Terror
The government’s decision to include MPs from across party lines — representing ideologically diverse entities like Congress, BJP, DMK, NCP, JD(U), and Shiv Sena — signals a rare but crucial bipartisan alignment in the face of a shared national challenge. Shashi Tharoor, often vocal in opposition debates, expressed pride in joining the mission, stating:
“When national interest is involved, and my services are required, I will not be found wanting.”
This moment underscores how India can rise above domestic politics to speak with one voice on the global stage when confronting the threat of terrorism.
The chosen MPs will travel to nations such as the United States, South Africa, Egypt, Russia, Spain, Japan, South Korea, UAE, and members of Western Europe, reflecting a targeted outreach to both traditional allies and emerging partners.
A Sustained Campaign: India’s Global Fight Against Terrorism
India’s international anti-terror campaign did not begin with this delegation — it is part of a long-term strategic effort. Over the years, India has taken consistent steps to isolate and expose state-sponsored terrorism, especially from across its borders. These efforts include:
· Raising terror-related concerns at the United Nations, G20, BRICS, and other multilateral platforms.
· Pushing for global blacklisting of terrorist groups and individuals under UN sanctions regimes.
· Bilateral cooperation with countries like the U.S., Israel, and France for intelligence sharing, counter-terror drills, and capacity building.
· Launching and defending operations like Surgical Strikes and Operation Sindoor, showing India’s willingness to respond militarily when provoked.
· Advocating for the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT) at the UN — a proposal by India that has been under negotiation for decades.
The current diplomatic mission enhances this campaign by bringing parliamentary legitimacy and multi-party ownership to India’s message. It also serves to counter propaganda and misinformation, particularly in global narratives influenced by vested interests.
Targeted Diplomacy: Who’s Going where
The delegation breakdown reflects strategic geographical outreach:
1. Shashi Tharoor – United States
2. Supriya Sule – South Africa and Egypt
3. Baijayant Panda – Western Europe
4. Shrikant Shinde – UAE and Africa
5. Sanjay Jha – Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia
6. Kanimozhi Karunanidhi – Russia and Spain
7. Ravi Shankar Prasad – West Asia
Each MP will lead a dialogue with policymakers, civil society, and diplomatic counterparts, amplifying India’s message of solidarity, resilience, and preparedness in tackling terror networks.
A Bold Step in Global Leadership Against Terror
India’s deployment of a multi-party delegation to spearhead its international anti-terror message is more than symbolic — it is strategic statecraft in action. At a time when geopolitical rivalries and terror threats are escalating, India is not just reacting — it is shaping the global agenda.
This unified outreach reaffirms that India’s fight against terrorism transcends political lines, borders, and rhetoric. Through diplomatic dialogue, strategic partnerships, and steadfast leadership, India is making its position clear: Terrorism anywhere is a threat to peace everywhere — and Bharat will not stand silent.
(With agency inputs)
