New Delhi: As part of Operation Sindoor, India’s major diplomatic push against terrorism, the government has dispatched Group 2 of its nine-member delegation to Europe. The team, led by former Union Minister and BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, will visit the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Denmark, and the EU headquarters in Brussels to expose Pakistan’s role in fostering cross-border terrorism and highlight India’s zero-tolerance policy.
Key Members of Group 2:
The delegation includes prominent leaders from across the political spectrum:
– Dr. Daggubati Purandeswari (BJP)
– Priyanka Chaturvedi (Shiv Sena UBT)
– Ghulam Ali Khatana (Nominated MP)
– Dr. Amar Singh (Congress)
– Samik Bhattacharya (BJP)
– Former Minister MJ Akbar
– Ex-Deputy NSA & Ambassador Pankaj Saran
Objective: Expose Pakistan, Garner Global Support
The MPs will hold high-level meetings with European policymakers, think tanks, and media to present evidence of Pakistan’s state-sponsored terrorism. Their agenda includes:
– Highlighting India’s strong counter-terrorism measures.– Seeking stronger international action against terror networks operating from Pakistan.– Strengthening strategic partnerships with European nations.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju stated, “This delegation reflects India’s united resolve. We will present irrefutable facts to the global community.” The inclusion of opposition leaders like Priyanka Chaturvedi and Amar Singh underscores cross-party consensus on national security.
Strategic Significance
Europe remains a critical diplomatic battleground for counter-terrorism cooperation. With the EU headquarters in Brussels included in the itinerary, India aims to push for stricter monitoring of Pakistan-based extremist groups.
Operation Sindoor marks India’s assertive global campaign to isolate Pakistan diplomatically. Seven more delegations will follow, covering 32 nations in total.
