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Ravi Shankar Prasad leads a diverse all-party delegation to London, showcasing India's firm stance against terrorism. The group will engage with UK Parliament members, including Speaker Lindsay Hoyle and MP Catherine West, to discuss and reinforce collaborative anti-terrorism efforts. This visit marks a continuation of India's diplomatic outreach after visiting France, Italy, and Denmark. Strengthening ties with the UK is crucial in Operation Sindoor, aiming to foster collective global action against terrorism.

Key Points: Ravi Shankar Prasad Leads Indian Anti-Terror Mission in London

  • Ravi Shankar Prasad leads all-party mission to UK
  • Indian Officials to meet UK Parliament members
  • Strengthening Indo-UK partnerships against terrorism
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Ravi Shankar Prasad-led delegation arrives in London to highlight India's commitment to defeat terrorism

Ravi Shankar Prasad heads Indian delegation in UK to strengthen anti-terrorism ties.

"The delegation is on a mission to convey India's unequivocal commitment to defeat terrorism. - Indian Embassy in London"

London, June 1

An all-party Parliamentary delegation, led by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, arrived in London on Saturday (local time) and was received by High Commissioner of India to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami, as part of India's efforts under Operation Sindoor to reach out to partner countries to convey India's unequivocal commitment to defeat terrorism.

During their four-day visit to Britain, the delegation is scheduled to meet the Speaker of the House of Commons Lindsay Hoyle; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Minister for Indo-Pacific, MP Catherine West; members of the both Houses of the UK Parliament; and important representatives from media, think-tanks, and the Indian diaspora.

The Indian Embassy in London, late Saturday evening, in a press statement on X said: "An All-Party Parliamentary delegation comprising of former Ministers, members of Parliament, and a former Ambassador, led by Ravi Shankar Prasad, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha, arrived in London late this evening. The Delegation is on a visit to the United Kingdom from May 31 to June 3, 2025, with a mission to convey India's unequivocal commitment to defeat terrorism."

"The delegation will meet and engage with @CommonsSpeaker @LindsayHoyle_MP, @FCDOGovUK Minister (Indo-Pacific) @CatherineWest1, UK Parliamentarians, UK leaders, think-tanks, media and Indian diaspora representatives during their visit to the UK from May 31 to June 3. #AllPartyDelegation #OperationSindoor," the Indian Embassy in London said in the press statement.

"During their course of stay in the UK, the delegation will meet Speaker of the House of Commons, Lindsay Hoyle; FCDO Minister for Indo-Pacific, MP Catherine West; members of the both Houses of the UK Parliament; and important representatives from media, think tanks, and Indian diaspora. The All Party Delegation of MPs led by Ravi Shankar Prasad arrived in London this evening and was received by High Commissioner of India to the UK, Vikram Doraiswami," the Indian Embassy in London said in an X post.

After concluding visit to France, Italy and Denmark, the nine-member delegation includes a diverse political representation: Ravi Shankar Prasad (BJP), Daggubati Purandeswari (BJP), Priyanka Chaturvedi (Shiv Sena-UBT), Ghulam Ali Khatana (BJP), Amar Singh (Congress), Samik Bhattacharya (BJP), M. Thambidurai (AIADMK), former Union Minister M.J. Akbar and former Ambassador Pankaj Saran.

- IANS

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Arjun M.
This is a strong diplomatic move! 👏 India needs to keep highlighting how we've suffered from cross-border terrorism for decades. Glad to see all-party representation - shows unity on national security issues. Hope UK understands our concerns better after these meetings.
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Priya K.
Operation Sindoor is such a meaningful name - symbolizes both strength and our cultural values. But I hope the delegation also discusses economic cooperation with UK. Terrorism is important, but so are jobs and investments for common Indians.
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Rahul S.
While I appreciate the effort, I wish they included more opposition voices in the delegation. Only 2 non-NDA MPs out of 9? Terrorism affects all Indians equally - the team should reflect that better. Still, good initiative overall.
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Neha T.
The UK has been soft on terror groups in the past. Hope our MPs give them hard facts about how these organizations operate from their soil. Time for Britain to stop double standards when it comes to terrorism against India.
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Sanjay P.
Good to see India taking the lead in global counter-terrorism efforts. But I hope they also discuss cyber terrorism and radicalization happening through social media. That's the new battlefield we need to secure.
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Meena R.
Engaging with diaspora is smart! NRI community can be our best ambassadors abroad. They understand both Indian concerns and local politics in their countries. More such delegations should visit other nations too. 🇮🇳

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