An all-party parliamentary delegation led by Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha arrived in Tokyo early Thursday, beginning a five-nation diplomatic outreach to underscore India’s firm stance against terrorism and highlight the objectives of Operation Sindoor, launched in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
The delegation includes members from across the political spectrum:
- Ambassador Mohan Kumar
- BJP MPs Dr. Hemang Joshi, Aparajita Sarangi, Brij Lal, and Pradan Baruah
- CPI(M) MP John Brittas
- TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee
Their mission is to brief leaders and policymakers in Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Republic of Korea, and Singapore on India’s response to terrorism and its broader fight against state-sponsored cross-border attacks.
Speaking before departure, Sanjay Jha emphasized that the delegation aims to expose Pakistan’s state policy of terrorism: “The whole state of Pakistan sponsors terrorism. Our job is to reveal this to the international community. Pakistan uses terrorism as a strategic tool, and India will no longer tolerate it,” Jha told ANI. “We also want to address Pakistan’s ‘nuclear bluff’ and assert that India’s resolve against terrorism is unshakable.”
BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi described the outreach as a “well-thought-out” initiative: “This move by PM Modi’s government to send delegations to 33 countries shows national unity on this issue. It is crucial that the global community understands India’s position on cross-border terrorism.”
CPI(M) MP John Brittas echoed this sentiment, noting that despite ideological differences, the entire delegation stands united: “This initiative demonstrates India’s national consensus. We are here to present a common front and expose Pakistan’s ongoing support for terrorism.”
The delegation’s visit follows Operation Sindoor, a precision military campaign launched by India after the deadly attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 civilians. The Indian Armed Forces struck terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), eliminated over 100 terrorists, and damaged several Pakistani military assets.
India and Pakistan reached a mutual understanding to cease hostilities following a call between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of both countries.
This delegation is one of seven dispatched by India to various global regions, including key UN Security Council members, as part of its global counter-terrorism diplomacy, reaffirming India’s zero tolerance policy towards terrorism.