BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, representing India as part of an all-party delegation to the United States, delivered a scathing message on Thursday, labelling Pakistan a “habitual offender” in global terrorism and vowing that Operation Sindoor will serve as a lasting deterrent.
“There is no delusion that Operation Sindoor will teach Pakistan a lesson for good because Pakistan is a habitual offender,” Surya declared, referencing the cross-border military response launched by India following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in April. “Pakistan’s Prime Ministers have repeatedly declared war against India and treated terrorism as state policy. This must end.”
The Indian delegation is in the U.S. to present India’s counter-terrorism efforts and build international support for Operation Sindoor — an initiative launched on May 7 following the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people and injured many more.
Surya emphasized that India’s battle against terrorism is not just a national issue but a global imperative. “No country in modern history has weaponised terrorism like Pakistan. India’s fight is not for itself alone. We are fighting this battle on behalf of the free world,” he said.
He pointed out the threat to the United States itself, highlighting that “five Pakistani nationals orchestrated attacks on U.S. soil in recent years,” and noted that more than 30 major global terror incidents have traces linked back to Pakistan. “When India hits back, we’re doing the job for the U.S. as well,” he added.
Fellow BJP MP Shashank Mani Tripathi echoed this sentiment, stating, “Terrorists are cowards — they attack civilians. But if they know there is a price to pay, terrorism will eventually decline.”
Addressing members of the Indian diaspora in Washington, Surya underscored the stark difference between India and Pakistan, calling for global recognition of India’s principled stand. “No sane policymaker anywhere in the world can equate India with Pakistan. And there is no better place than the United States to send that message clearly,” he said.
Surya reiterated India’s commitment to peace but made it clear that passivity is not an option in the face of aggression. “India does not seek war and never has. But if attacked, we are ready to launch not just one, but 100 Operation Sindoors,” he warned.
The bipartisan Indian delegation includes MPs and representatives from various parties such as BJP, Congress, Shiv Sena, Lok Janshakti Party, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, and Telugu Desam Party, as well as former Indian Ambassador to the U.S. Taranjit Singh Sandhu.
The U.S. leg of their tour follows an earlier diplomatic visit to Brazil. The delegation’s objective is to engage American lawmakers, diplomats, and civil society leaders to expose Pakistan’s ongoing support for terrorism and to build broader consensus on counter-terror cooperation.
Operation Sindoor, named symbolically to signify a decisive Indian response, was initiated as a direct retaliation against the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which Indian officials say was carried out by Pakistan-backed militants.
The visit marks a significant step in India’s diplomatic offensive to internationalize its anti-terror campaign and drive home the urgency of global solidarity against state-sponsored terrorism.
