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Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, recently named as a member of the delegation visiting key partner countries to highlight India's fight against cross-border terrorism and Operation Sindoor, said on Saturday that party differences must be set aside in such circumstances.
"The delegation comprises leaders of various parties. In such circumstances, party differences need to be kept aside and we are all united. We will keep India's side before the world," Shinde said. He further emphasised India's firm stance on terrorism, stating, "India is fighting against terrorism and India has a zero tolerance policy against terrorism. Operation Sindoor was successful in destroying terrorist sites." Speaking on India's progress, Shinde said, "The way India is progressing and is moving towards becoming the third largest economy of the world, it is okay for the neighbouring countries to feel insecure. But unfortunately, some countries are standing in support of the country sponsoring terrorism." A seven-member all-party delegation is set to visit key partner countries, including members of the UN Security Council, later this month in the context of Operation Sindoor and India's continued fight against cross-border terrorism. The following Members of Parliament will lead the seven delegations: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad, JDU leader Sanjay Kumar Jha, BJP leader Baijayant Panda, DMK leader Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule, and Shiv Sena leader Shrikant Eknath Shinde. In a post on X, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said that India stands united, and seven all-party Delegations will soon visit key partner nations. "In moments that matter most, Bharat stands united. Seven All-Party Delegations will soon visit key partner nations, carrying our shared message of zero tolerance to terrorism. A powerful reflection of national unity above politics, beyond differences," Rijiju posted on X. The All-Party Delegations will project India's national consensus and resolute approach to combating terrorism in all forms and manifestations. They would carry forth to the world the country's strong message of zero tolerance against terrorism. Members of Parliament from different parties, prominent political personalities, and distinguished diplomats will be part of each delegation. The tour is expected to last 10 days, commencing on May 23. The parliamentarians' groups are likely to visit several key world capitals, including the United States, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, South Africa, and Japan. India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed. India's precision strikes in Pakistan and PoJK on May 7 killed over 100 terrorists. (ANI)
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