India announced on May 17, 2025 in New Delhi a major diplomatic initiative: it has deployed seven all-party delegations to key global capitals to present a unified stance against cross-border terrorism following Pahalgam terrorist attack and subsequent Operation Sindoor operation. (Sources: Hindustan Times +7 and Economic Times plus The Times of India.
Each delegation comprises Members of Parliament from different political parties, senior diplomats and other notable figures. Later this month, these delegations will travel to countries including the US, UK, Japan and members of the UN Security Council for visits.
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This initiative seeks to inform international partners of India’s challenges due to terrorism coming from across its borders, and to garner global cooperation in combatting these threats. Visiting delegations will emphasize India’s policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism as well as its dedication towards international collaboration to ensure regional and global security. Our delegations will emphasize our policy of zero tolerance towards such acts while emphasizing our policy of international collaboration for regional and global peacekeeping efforts.
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Prominent leaders leading these delegations include Shashi Tharoor of the Congress Party (INC), Ravi Shankar Prasad of BJP, Supriya Sule of NCP, Kanimozhi Karunanidhi of DMK, Baijayant Panda from BJP, Sanjay Kumar Jha from JDU and Shrikant Eknath Shinde from Shiv Sena.
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+3 These bipartisan delegations demonstrate India’s internal political consensus regarding terrorism. Opposition parties, including the Indian National Congress, have shown support for government outreach initiatives, emphasizing the significance of uniting national front against security concerns.
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This diplomatic outreach follows Pahalgam attack that claimed 26 lives and India’s subsequent military response of Operation Sindoor – the Indian government asserts these actions were necessary to dismantle terrorist infrastructure and send a clear message against cross-border terrorism.
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India seeks to use these international delegations as an opportunity to reinforce its commitment to global antiterrorism efforts and secure support for its stand against entities that threaten peace and stability in its region.
Success of this initiative will be measured by its capacity to mobilize international opinion and action against terrorism, thus contributing to a safer and more cooperative global environment.