BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has asserted that Pakistan has faced defeats both on the battlefield and in the international arena, claiming the country has lost support even among traditional allies. His comments came after returning from a multi-nation diplomatic mission aimed at building global consensus against terrorism following the Pahalgam terror attack and India’s subsequent Operation Sindoor.
“Pakistan has lost on the battlefield and the diplomatic front,” Dubey said, underlining that even countries like Saudi Arabia have adopted a zero-tolerance policy toward terrorism, leaving Pakistan increasingly isolated. “It’s no surprise their Prime Minister had to visit Saudi Arabia—they are under pressure globally,” he added.
Dubey was part of an all-party delegation led by BJP MP Baijayant Panda that toured Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Algeria. The delegation briefed these nations on India’s stance on cross-border terrorism, efforts under Operation Sindoor, and its broader national security policies.
He praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, particularly for giving the armed forces a “free hand” to act after the Pahalgam attack on April 22. “We used ‘Made in India’ missiles like BrahMos and Akash to strike terrorist bases in Pakistan. The fact that the Pakistani army attended the funerals of these terrorists shows the military-terror nexus. We made it clear—there can be no trade with blood,” Dubey said.
Reiterating India’s peaceful intent, Dubey said, “We are the land of Mahatma Gandhi and Lord Buddha, but that doesn’t mean we’re weak. We are the world’s fourth-largest economy and a formidable strategic power. If Pakistan doesn’t change, there won’t be talks—there will be direct action.”
The delegation included MPs from multiple parties, including AIMIM’s Asaduddin Owaisi, and former Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla, highlighting the bipartisan effort in counterterrorism diplomacy.
Baijayant Panda later noted that India’s appeal to place Pakistan back on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list is gaining strong international traction. “Pakistan misuses financial aid to fund terrorism and the military. Islamic nations we visited have taken a hard stance against extremism. The world is no longer tolerating terror—ideologically or financially,” Panda said.
Pakistan, which was on the FATF grey list from 2018 to 2022, risks renewed scrutiny if added back. India has made it clear it will push hard to ensure this happens, citing renewed terrorist activity linked to illicit funding.
