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Congress MP Tariq Anwar has dismissed PM Modi's all-party meeting on Operation Sindoor as a mere formality. He criticized India's diplomatic efforts, stating Pakistan still enjoys global support despite terrorism concerns. Anwar questioned why no special parliamentary session has been called to discuss the security lapses. The Opposition continues to push for accountability over the Pahalgam terror attack.

Key Points: Tariq Anwar Calls PM Modi's All-Party Meeting on Operation Sindoor a Formality

  • Congress MP dismisses meeting as symbolic with no substantial outcome
  • Criticizes India's failure to isolate Pakistan diplomatically
  • Questions lack of parliamentary discussion on Operation Sindoor
  • Opposition demands special session on security lapses
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It was just a formality to show unity among all parties: Tariq Anwar on delegation meeting PM Modi

Congress MP Tariq Anwar dismisses PM Modi's all-party meeting as symbolic, questions diplomatic failure on Pakistan despite delegation efforts.

"This was only a formality to show that all parties are united, which is far from the truth. – Tariq Anwar"

New Delhi, June 11

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted members of the all-party delegation on 'Operation Sindoor', including senior leaders Shashi Tharoor and Ghulam Nabi Azad, a senior Congress MP on Wednesday downplayed the significance of the meeting, calling it “just a formality” aimed at creating an illusion of political unity.

PM Modi had earlier shared on social media platform X on Tuesday: “Met members of the various delegations who represented India in different countries and elaborated on India's commitment to peace and the need to eradicate the menace of terrorism. We are all proud of the manner in which they put forward India's voice.”

Speaking with IANS, Congress MP Tariq Anwar said, “This was only a formality to show that all parties are united, which is far from the truth. There was no substantial outcome. After the delegation returned, a report was submitted to the Prime Minister, but no clear achievement was mentioned.”

Anwar expressed concern over what he termed a diplomatic failure.

“Our objective was to isolate Pakistan on the global stage and expose its role in terrorism. But that mission was not fulfilled. Ironically, Pakistan still enjoys substantial international support — it has been made co-chair in United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and chairs a US-formed committee to monitor the Taliban in Afghanistan. Pakistan also got funds from the World Bank and other global institutions like the IMF.”

He said that despite the delegation’s efforts, India’s diplomatic outreach has not managed to shift the global narrative.

“We sent this delegation with the hope of creating international pressure on Pakistan, but nothing has changed. The exercise turned out to be ceremonial rather than strategic," he told IANS.

When asked whether the Opposition will demand a special session of Parliament to discuss 'Operation Sindoor', Anwar responded, “We’ve been consistently demanding it. I don’t understand why the Prime Minister is avoiding it.

"This was a major incident — 26 innocent Indians lost their lives in a terrorist attack in Pahalgam. Yet the attackers, who infiltrated 300 kilometres into our territory, remain at large. They executed the strike and escaped. Our Army, police, and Intelligence agencies failed to track them. Such a grave security lapse needs to be scrutinised thoroughly.”

Meanwhile, the Opposition is intensifying pressure on the government.

Leaders from 16 parties, including the Congress, Trinamool Congress, Rashtriya Janata Dal, Samajwadi Party, and Shiv Sena (UBT), met in New Delhi on June 3 and signed a joint letter addressed to Prime Minister Modi, formally requesting a special session of Parliament to deliberate on 'Operation Sindoor' and India’s evolving counter-terrorism strategy.

- IANS

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Here are 6 diverse Indian perspective comments for the article:
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Rahul K.
Sad to see our politicians playing blame games when 26 Indians lost their lives. Whether it's ceremonial or not, at least the delegation tried to represent India's case. But yes, we need concrete action against Pakistan's terrorism, not just photo ops. 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
Why is Congress always so negative? First they demand action, then criticize when government takes initiative. Terrorism affects all Indians - can't we have united stand for once? Shameful politicization of martyrs' sacrifice.
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Arjun S.
The real issue is 300km infiltration! How did terrorists travel so deep without detection? Instead of blaming each other, all parties should focus on fixing our intelligence gaps. J&K security failure needs urgent attention.
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Sneha R.
International diplomacy takes time friends! Remember how long it took to isolate Pakistan after 26/11. We need consistent pressure, not just one delegation. But yes, special Parliament session should happen - public deserves transparency.
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Vikram D.
Both sides are failing India. Govt's diplomatic efforts seem weak, but Opposition only knows how to complain without offering solutions. When will our netas understand that national security isn't about scoring political points?
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Neha P.
Heartbreaking to see Pakistan getting global support despite sponsoring terrorism 😔 We need stronger global alliances. Maybe time to rethink our non-aligned policy? The world only respects strength, not just moral arguments.

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