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A cross-party Indian delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi recently completed a multi-nation diplomatic tour to discuss terrorism and national security. The delegation, comprising MPs from various political parties, met with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to share insights from their international visit. Their primary focus was highlighting India's united stance against cross-border terrorism, particularly emphasizing Pakistan's role. The mission underscores India's commitment to presenting a unified diplomatic front on critical global security issues.

Key Points: Kanimozhi Leads Bipartisan Delegation's Global Anti-Terror Outreach

  • Multiparty delegation visits key nations to discuss counter-terrorism strategy
  • Kanimozhi emphasizes global threat of Pakistan-linked terrorism
  • Delegation includes MPs from various political parties
  • Jaishankar meets and discusses international diplomatic efforts
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Despite political differences, we stand together, Kanimozhi after meeting EAM Jaishankar along with all-party delegation

Cross-party MPs unite to combat terrorism, meeting Jaishankar after international diplomatic mission highlighting India's unified stance

"In spite of our political differences, we stand together as one country - Kanimozhi Karunanidhi"

New Delhi, June 5

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar interacted with the All-Party Delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi, following their recent multi-nation visit to Russia, Latvia, Slovenia, Greece, and Spain.

Sharing an update on X, Jaishankar wrote, "Glad to interact with the All Party Delegation led by @KanimozhiDMK that visited Russia, Latvia, Slovenia, Greece and Spain."

The delegation's visit was part of a global outreach initiative aimed at briefing key nations on Operation Sindoor and India's counter-terrorism stance following the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, who led the delegation, said the visit was "very positive" and underscored that its bipartisan nature--comprising mostly opposition MPs and one BJP MP--reflected India's united stand against terrorism on the global stage.

Speaking after the return, Kanimozhi emphasised that terrorism linked to Pakistan affects not just India but the global community, calling for collective international action to curb terror.

"The visit was a very positive one... the delegation mostly had opposition MPs and one BJP MP, which in itself was a message to the countries that India stands as one. In spite of our political differences, we stand together as one country... Every time there has been an act of terrorism in India, we have been able to trace it back to Pakistan. It just doesn't stop with India.... the whole world has to be cautious in ending terror... no country should sponsor terrorism," she said.

The all-party delegation included Rajeev Rai (Samajwadi Party), Mian Altaf Ahmad (Jammu and Kashmir National Conference), Brijesh Chowta (BJP), Prem Chand Gupta (Rashtriya Janata Dal), Ashok Kumar Mittal (Aam Aadmi Party), and former envoys Manjeev S Puri and Jawed Ashraf.

Earlier, Jaishankar met with the All-Party Delegation led by Sanjay Kumar Jha, which recently completed a multi-nation visit to Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

Jaishankar took to Twitter to share his thoughts, saying, "Nice to meet with the All Party Delegation led by @SanjayJhaBihar that visited Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia."

Speaking after the meeting, JDU MP Sanjay Jha said, "We met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and gave him feedback about our visit to five countries... We shared our experiences during our visit to five countries with him. During our five-nation visit, we explained the whole situation with facts and told them that cross-border terrorism has been taking place in India for four decades."

Alongside Jha, the delegation included MPs from various parties -- BJP's Aparajita Sarangi, Brij Lal, Pradan Baruah, Hemang Joshi; TMC's Abhishek Banerjee; CPI-M's John Brittas; and Congress leader Salman Khurshid -- reflecting a unified national stance against terrorism.

The multi-nation visit underscored India's commitment to regional peace, security, and development through strengthened engagement with key countries in East and Southeast Asia.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
This is how democracy should work! Despite political differences, our leaders are showing unity on matters of national security. Proud to see opposition and ruling party MPs standing together against terrorism. 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
While I appreciate the bipartisan effort, I hope this isn't just for show. We need consistent action against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, not just diplomatic visits. The Pahalgam attack was heartbreaking - when will concrete action be taken?
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Arjun S.
Good to see Kanimozhi representing India abroad. DMK may have differences with BJP, but when it comes to national interest, we're all Indians first. More such delegations should visit African and Latin American countries too!
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Shweta R.
The world needs to wake up to Pakistan's terror exports. Every time there's an attack in India, evidence points across the border. When will global powers impose real sanctions on Pakistan? 👏 to our MPs for taking this message worldwide.
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Vikram J.
Interesting that they visited European countries first. Shouldn't our immediate neighbors in SAARC be the priority? Terrorism affects all of South Asia. Maybe next delegation should focus on Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal.
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Neha P.
Operation Sindoor was a masterstroke! Showing the world our zero-tolerance policy on terrorism. But can we also talk about China's indirect support to Pakistan? That elephant in the room needs addressing too.

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