New Delhi, May 17, 2025 – In the wake of Operation Sindoor, India has launched a significant diplomatic outreach campaign to expose Pakistan-sponsored terrorism on the global stage. The government is sending all-party parliamentary delegations to various regions of the world to brief foreign governments and officials on the situation in South Asia, particularly Pakistan’s alleged involvement in cross-border terrorism.
The move is seen as part of India’s broader effort to strengthen its international position following the recent surge in tensions with Pakistan, which included a brief military escalation and subsequent ceasefire.
However, the initiative has not been without controversy. The Congress party’s exclusion of senior leader and MP Dr. Shashi Tharoor from the list of delegates has drawn sharp criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). BJP spokespersons questioned the logic behind omitting a seasoned diplomat like Tharoor, who has previously served as an Under-Secretary-General at the United Nations and has deep experience in international affairs.
“Why does Rahul Gandhi dislike those who speak for India on the world stage?” asked a senior BJP leader, accusing the Congress party of playing internal politics at the cost of national interest.
Sources within the Congress have not publicly commented on the exclusion, though some internal voices suggest the decision may have been driven by factional dynamics or differing views on foreign policy presentation.
The delegations are expected to travel to key global capitals over the next week, where they will meet diplomats, think tanks, and media to provide India’s perspective on regional security, counter-terrorism, and humanitarian issues.
Meanwhile, political tensions continue to simmer at home, as both major parties trade barbs over patriotism and foreign policy leadership.
