Receiving a diplomatic visit from a group of lawmakers, Andrey Rudenko, Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, interacted with the Group 6 delegation spearheaded by DMK MP Kanimozhi. An audience took place between MPs and Leonid Slutsky, the Head of the State Duma’s International Affairs Committee, as well as several other Duma participants. The State Duma sits as the inferior house within the parliamentary hierarchy of Russia.
Under the leadership of Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, an all-party delegation explored the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. In reaction to this cultural exchange, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee exclaimed her positivity towards this global campaign against terrorism organized by different party MPs.
Banerjee’s exact statement was: ‘Seeing this delegation traverse countries and advocate against terrorism is heartening. Staunchly supporting any endeavour initiated by the Union that safeguards our national interests and protects our sovereignty, I suggest a special parliament session following the delegation’s return. Primary, I believe, are the citizens of our great country to be updated about the recent conflict and the ensuing developments.’
JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha retorts to PM Modi’s handling of the nuclear threat situation, speaking to ANI thus: ‘Our Prime Minister has effectively neutralized the nuclear menace they once threatened us with. Their plans are now apparent to us and we refuse to stand idle in the face of terrorism – any future threats will be met with action. This delegation’s visits are aimed at fostering global cognizance.’
Amit Shah, Union Home Minister, during his speech at the Border Security Force Investiture Ceremony, shed light on the security development where the BSF assumed responsibility of safeguarding India’s most challenging borders, including Bangladesh and Pakistan. He praised BSF’s competence in fulfilling their mandate.
At a community meeting with the Indian diaspora in the UAE, an elevated all-party delegation, led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Eknath Shinde, shared their insights on the ‘New India’ and the ‘new normal’ that has materialized after the Pahalgam terror attack and the Operation Sindoor that was triggered soon after.
Indian Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar, reinforced the notion that the multi-party delegation’s trip–which includes Russia among four other nations–serves a vital purpose in bringing awareness to India’s struggle and actions against terrorism.
In Tokyo, another delegation helmed by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha put the spotlight on Pakistan’s engagement in global terrorism. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s relentless approach towards national security was further affirmed. Diplomats and Ambassadors to Brazil, Australia, Colombia, Greece, and South Korea met with the delegation and were made aware of India’s irrevocable stance on terrorism while India solicited their support.
Another member of the Indian multi-party representatives, DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, underscored the collective efforts by the team in Russia in bolstering international unity against terrorism and clarifying India’s stance following the devastating Pahalgam terror attack where 27 innocent lives were lost.
The delegation visit to Russia and other countries came in the aftermath of a ferocious attack on Hindu tourists in Pahalgam in Kashmir which eventually led to a deepened conflict between Pakistan and India. Russia’s tie with India has been historically strong and it continues to hold a significant position in diplomatic relations within the region.
Subsequent to the terror attack in Pahalgam that led to 26 casualties, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif publicly acknowledged the incident as ‘unfortunate.’ However, he foregrounded that the conflict with India that unfolded over four days posed a potential for an extremely hazardous escalation.
In the aggressive backdrop, India initiated Operation Sindoor on May 7, resulting in the dismantling of nine terror bases in Pakistan and PoK. Sharif responded by distributing financial aid to affected civilians in the conflict. He declared compensations of ?10 million each for the bereaved families and ?1-2 million for the wounded.
Additionally, monetary homage ranging from ?10-18 million, respective to their ranks, will be offered to the families of the Pakistani soldiers who died in the clashes. In the aftermath of these events, India still steadfastly upholds its zero-tolerance stand on terrorism, asserting that its action originated from a national agreement.