NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday met members of the seven multi-party delegations that travelled to over 30 countries in an outreach programme to highlight India’s strong stance against terrorism following Operation Sindoor.
The meetings took place at the Prime Minister’s residence a day after the NDA government completed 11 consecutive years in power at the Centre. Modi received feedback on the delegations’ visits, aimed at exposing Pakistan-sponsored terrorism following the April 22 Pahalgam massacre.
“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,” Modi said on X.
The seven multi-party delegations, comprising over 50 MPs, diplomats and former parliamentarians, from across the political spectrum, were dispatched to 33 countries starting May 21 to project a united, democratic front in highlighting the terrorist threat emanating from Pakistan.
Of the seven multi-party delegations, four were led by MPs from the ruling NDA alliance, including representatives from the JD(U) and the Shiv Sena (Shinde), while the remaining three were headed by opposition MPs.
BJP’s Ravi Shankar Prasad and Baijyant Panda, Congress’ Shashi Tharoor, JD(U)’s Sanjay Jha, Shiv Sena’s Shrikant Shinde, DMK’s Kanimozhi, and NCP (SP)’s Supriya Sule led the seven delegations to convey India’s policy on zero tolerance for terrorism.
Light-hearted moments during Modi briefing
PM Modi was briefed by the MPs about their engagements abroad, with the discussions being featured light-hearted moments, particularly during his interactions with Ghulam Nabi Azad and Shashi Tharoor.
During their visits, the delegations reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to global peace. “The Modi government dispatched these multi-party delegations as a show of national unity in the fight against terrorism,” an official said. Leaders such as Tharoor and Asaduddin Owaisi of AIMIM stood out with their powerful speeches condemning terrorism.
Almost all members of the delegations, while visiting the capitals of their assigned countries, forcefully criticised Pakistan and highlighted its role in fostering terrorism against India and other nations.
They also informed the international community about Pakistan’s link to the Pahalgam terror attack, and the subsequent Operation Sindoor carried out by Indian armed forces.
The External Affairs Ministry had earlier appreciated the teams for representing India’s stance effectively in international forums, while External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also held a separate interaction with the delegates last week, praising their role in building global awareness about the threat of terrorism emanating from Pakistan.
