New Delhi: In the third phase of Operation Sindoor, India’s major diplomatic initiative against terrorism, a high-level parliamentary delegation is set to visit five key East Asian nations. The group, comprising cross-party representatives, will travel to *Indonesia, Malaysia, Republic of Korea, Japan, and Singapore* to bolster regional cooperation in combating terrorism and expose Pakistan’s alleged support for cross-border extremism.
Delegation Composition:
Led by JDU MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, the diverse delegation includes:
– Aparajita Sarangi (BJP)
– Yusuf Pathan (AITC)
– Brij Lal (BJP)
– Dr. John Brittas (CPI-M)
– Pradan Baruah (BJP)
– Dr. Hemang Joshi (BJP)
– Former External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid
– Former Ambassador Mohan Kumar
Strategic Objectives:
The delegation aims to:
1. Present evidence of Pakistan’s involvement in regional terrorism
2. Strengthen intelligence-sharing mechanisms with East Asian partners
3. Highlight India’s counter-terrorism successes and policies
4. Build consensus for stronger international action against terror financing
Significance of the Tour:
The selected nations represent crucial partners in India’s “Act East” policy, with several having faced terror threats themselves. Japan and South Korea are particularly important given their global stature and economic influence, while Malaysia and Indonesia’s Muslim-majority populations make them valuable allies in countering extremist narratives.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju emphasized: “This delegation reflects India’s commitment to global peace. We’re taking our message directly to nations that understand the devastating impact of terrorism.”
The inclusion of political heavyweights like Salman Khurshid and emerging leaders like Yusuf Pathan demonstrates the pan-political nature of India’s counter-terrorism stance. With Singapore serving as a global financial hub, discussions there are expected to focus particularly on combating terror financing.
Operation Sindoor continues with six more delegations scheduled to visit other strategic locations worldwide, covering a total of 32 countries in this unprecedented parliamentary diplomatic offensive.
About Group 3:
– Third of nine delegations in Operation Sindoor
– Focus on East/Southeast Asian economic powers
– Mix of young MPs and experienced statesmen
– Emphasis on financial and ideological aspects of counter-terrorism
– Part of India’s broader effort to diplomatically isolate Pakistan
