PM Modi Hosts All-Party Delegations After Global Outreach on Operation Sindoor
- MGMMTeam
- Jun 11
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In a powerful show of national unity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted seven all-party delegations at his official residence on June 10, following their return from a global diplomatic campaign advocating India’s stance on terrorism after Operation Sindoor. The meeting at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, marked a new era of bipartisan diplomacy, driven by shared national interest beyond party lines.
An Effort Marked by Unity and Resolve
The delegations, which included members from the ruling BJP-led NDA and the opposition INDIA bloc, had been dispatched to 33 countries across five continents. Their mission: to explain India’s calibrated military response to the Pahalgam terror attack of April 22, and to call on the international community to isolate Pakistan diplomatically and financially for its continued support of cross-border terrorism.
Prime Minister Modi, speaking after the meeting, expressed his pride in the way Indian MPs presented the nation's case abroad. Posting on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), he said, “Met members of the various delegations… 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.”
The Delegations and Their Global Reach
Each group, comprising current and former MPs, was assigned a strategic cluster of countries. Shashi Tharoor led visits to the United States, Brazil, and Colombia. BJP leaders Ravi Shankar Prasad and Baijayant Panda visited key European and Gulf capitals. Other participants included Sanjay Jha (JDU), Shrikant Shinde (Shiv Sena), Kanimozhi (DMK), Supriya Sule (NCP-SP), as well as veteran leaders Ghulam Nabi Azad and Salman Khurshid.
These delegations met foreign ministers, legislators, think tanks, and diaspora leaders. Their brief was to provide a clear account of Operation Sindoor, emphasize India’s zero-tolerance policy on terrorism, and reinforce that the strikes were targeted, defensive, and rooted in international law.
Operation Sindoor: Strategic Clarity in Military Response
Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7, 2025, just two weeks after a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam claimed the lives of 26 people, including schoolchildren and pilgrims. The operation, which lasted 25 minutes, involved coordinated strikes by air, naval, and ground forces. Indian officials said the mission destroyed nine terror launchpads across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, eliminating more than 100 operatives from groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammed, and Hizbul Mujahideen.
The operation was notable not just for its scale but for its precision. Defense analysts called it India’s most significant military action since the 2019 Balakot airstrikes. But unlike past operations, Sindoor was accompanied by an equally calculated diplomatic offensive.
Bipartisan Diplomacy in Action
What distinguished India’s response this time was the presence of opposition leaders at the forefront of the diplomatic outreach. In Washington, New York, Paris, and Brussels, Shashi Tharoor and Supriya Sule stood alongside BJP representatives to brief foreign stakeholders. Their united message was that India’s action was not aimed at escalating conflict, but at defending its people from terrorism.
Tharoor later said that international leaders appreciated India’s restraint. “We conveyed that if the provocations stop, India too will cease military action. But if attacks continue, we reserve the right to respond,” he told reporters. JDU leader Sanjay Jha echoed this, stating, “We explained that the government considers any future cross-border terror attacks as acts of war.”
Government Strategy: From Battlefield to Diplomatic Arena
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar also played a pivotal role, meeting the delegations before and after their trips. Speaking in Brussels during a separate diplomatic tour, he drew attention to the long history of Pakistan providing sanctuary to international terrorists, saying, “We must ask ourselves why Osama bin Laden felt safe living in Pakistan.”
State governments also joined the chorus. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav described Operation Sindoor as a turning point that elevated India’s strategic profile to match that of nations like the U.S. and Israel. The Assam Assembly passed a formal resolution praising the operation and diplomatic efforts.
Criticism and Counterpoints
Despite the overwhelming support, some political leaders offered critical perspectives. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee warned the government against turning the outreach into a “marketing campaign.” NCP founder Sharad Pawar urged caution, emphasizing the importance of maintaining India’s image as a peace-loving nation. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann questioned the utility of foreign delegations, asking, “If the operation was successful, why do we need to explain ourselves abroad?”
Conclusion: A New Model for Strategic Communication
Operation Sindoor represents a watershed moment in India’s counter-terror doctrine—not just in terms of military capability, but in the pairing of hard power with a carefully choreographed diplomatic narrative. By deploying leaders across party lines to explain its actions to the world, India has showcased a rare consensus in foreign policy, rooted in shared national security goals.
This unprecedented approach may well become the new norm—where strikes against terror sanctuaries are immediately followed by multi-channel diplomatic offensives, ensuring that India’s actions are understood, respected, and supported globally.
(Sources: Hindustan Times, LiveMint, TOI)
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