Seven Delegations to Visit Key Nations Post Operation Sindoor
New Delhi, May 17 — The Congress party on Saturday confirmed that it has nominated four of its Members of Parliament to be part of the all-party delegations that will travel to key countries later this month to present India’s resolute stand against terrorism emanating from Pakistan. This move follows the government’s outreach to political parties in the aftermath of the recent Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor.The Congress named senior leaders Anand Sharma, Gaurav Gogoi, Syed Naseer Hussain, and Amrinder Singh Raja Warring as its representatives. The nominations were communicated to the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs on May 16 by Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.
Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh stated, “Yesterday morning, Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju spoke with the Congress President and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. The INC was asked to submit names of 4 MPs for the delegations to be sent abroad to explain India's stance on terrorism from Pakistan.”
Government Announces Delegation Heads from Multiple Parties
The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs announced that seven all-party delegations will visit countries that are key partners of India, including members of the UN Security Council. These visits are intended to underline India’s message of “zero tolerance” towards terrorism and showcase a united political front in its global diplomacy.The ministry said, “They would carry forth to the world the country's strong message of zero tolerance against terrorism. In the context of Operation Sindoor and India's continued fight against cross-border terrorism, seven all-party delegations are set to visit key partner countries later this month.”
Each delegation will be led by a prominent parliamentarian and include experienced diplomats. The list of delegation leaders includes:
| Leader | Party |
|---|---|
| Ravi Shankar Prasad | BJP |
| Baijayant Panda | BJP |
| Shashi Tharoor | Congress |
| Sanjay Jha | JD(U) |
| Kanimozhi | DMK |
| Supriya Sule | NCP (Sharad Pawar) |
| Shrikant Shinde | Shiv Sena |
Delegation Objectives and Global Reach
Each delegation is expected to visit around five countries, focusing on building international awareness about India’s concerns regarding terrorism, especially state-sponsored terrorism from across the border.Distinguished diplomats will accompany the delegations to ensure strategic alignment with India's foreign policy.
National Unity on Global Stage
Minister Kiren Rijiju emphasized the bipartisan nature of this initiative in a social media post. “In moments that matter most, Bharat stands united,” he wrote on X. “Seven All-Party Delegations will soon visit key partner nations, carrying our shared message of zero-tolerance to terrorism. A powerful reflection of national unity above politics, beyond differences.”This diplomatic outreach marks a significant moment of cooperation across the political spectrum in India’s international counter-terrorism efforts.
