NEW DELHI: Tahawwur Rana extradition marks a major diplomatic victory for India as the accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks has finally been brought back from the United States to face trial. Rana, a Pakistan-born Canadian national, has long been wanted for his alleged role in planning and facilitating the brutal attacks that shook Mumbai and the world in 2008.
But what should have been a unifying moment in Indiaโs fight against terrorism has instead triggered a political storm. Leaders from the Congress party have made statements that critics say are โinflammatoryโ and โdevoid of national interest,โ raising questions about the governmentโs motives despite having no access to classified intelligence or legal documents.
#Flash: โCongress leaders are making inflammatory statements without access to sensitive infoโtrying to stir public opinion. The fact is, Indiaโs Trident foreign policy has secured a major victory: Tahawwur Rana, born in Pakistan, sheltered by Canada, is being extradited for theโฆ pic.twitter.com/8smu8BNQlE
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Political analysts and national security experts have strongly criticized the politicization of the extradition.
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โThis is not the time for political point-scoring,โ said a senior government official on condition of anonymity.
โThe extradition of Tahawwur Rana is the result of years of persistent diplomatic effort under what is now known as Indiaโs Trident Foreign Policyโa strategy that blends assertive diplomacy, intelligence coordination, and global legal mechanisms.โ
The Ministry of External Affairs has maintained a dignified silence, choosing not to respond to the political controversy. However, insiders say the government remains steadfast in its mission to bring all 26/11 perpetrators to justice.
โThis isnโt just a win for India; itโs a message to the world that perpetrators of terrorism will not be able to hide behind international borders or legal loopholes,โ the official added.
The successful Tahawwur Rana extradition is being hailed globally as proof of Indiaโs growing influence in international law enforcement cooperation.
Legal experts are urging all political voices to step back and allow the judicial process to unfold without disruption.
โJustice will be served,โ said a senior legal expert. โAnd we must ensure national unity in this crucial time.โ
The nation now watches as the legal proceedings begin, hoping that justice for the victims of 26/11 will finally be delivered.
