J&K Leaders Join India’s Anti-Terror Efforts on Global Stage
India is making a strong diplomatic push against terrorism through Operation Sindoor, with seven all-party delegations set to visit 32 countries, including United Nations Security Council (UNSC) members and European Union nations.
The Mission: India’s Zero-Tolerance Approach to Terrorism
The All-Party Delegations (APDs) will convey India’s national consensus on counterterrorism efforts following the Pahalgam terror attack. The initiative aims to:
- Strengthen global partnerships in counterterrorism.
- Highlight India’s security concerns and diplomatic stance.
- Reaffirm India’s commitment to combating terrorism in all forms.
J&K Leaders in India’s Anti-Terror Diplomacy
Three prominent leaders from Jammu & Kashmir—Ghulam Nabi Azad, Mian Altaf, and Ghulam Ali Khatana—will represent the region in these delegations. Their participation underscores India’s national consensus on counterterrorism efforts.
Delegation Groups & Their Missions
Group 1 (Led by BJP MP Baijayant Panda)
- Includes Ghulam Nabi Azad
- Visiting Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Algeria
Group 2 (Led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad)
- Includes Ghulam Ali Khatana
- Visiting UK, France, Germany, EU, Italy, and Denmark
Group 3: Strengthening Ties in Asia
- Led by: JDU MP Sanjay Kumar Jha
- Countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, Japan, Singapore Key Members: Aparajita Sarangi (BJP), Yusuf Pathan (Trinamool), Brij Lal (BJP), John Brittas (CPI-M), Pradan Baruah (BJP), Hemang Joshi (BJP), Salman Khurshid (Congress), Mohan Kumar (Former Diplomat)
Group 4: Engaging Africa & the Middle East
- Led by: Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Eknath Shinde
- Countries: UAE, Liberia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Sierra Leone Key Members: Bansuri Swaraj (BJP), ET Mohammed Basheer (IUML), Atul Garg (BJP), Sasmit Patra (BJD), Manan Kumar Mishra (BJP), SS Ahluwalia (Former MP), Sujan Chinoy (Former Diplomat)
Group 5: Strengthening Partnerships in the Americas
- Led by: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor
- Countries: USA, Panama, Guyana, Brazil, Colombia Key Members: Shambhavi (LJP), Sarfaraz Ahmad (JMM), GM Harish Balayogi (TDP), Shashank Mani Tripathi (BJP), Bhubaneswar Kalita (BJP), Milind Murli Deora (Shiv Sena), Taranjit Singh Sandhu (Former Diplomat), Tejasvi Surya (BJP)
Group 6 (Led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi)
- Includes Mian Altaf
- Visiting Spain, Greece, Slovenia, Latvia, and Russia
India’s Diplomatic Strategy: Why This Matters
India’s counterterrorism diplomacy is a strategic move to:
- Build international pressure on terror-sponsoring nations.
- Enhance intelligence-sharing agreements with global partners.
- Strengthen India’s geopolitical influence in security matters.
Future Implications & Global Response
Experts believe that Operation Sindoor will:
- Shape India’s foreign policy on security cooperation.
- Influence global counterterrorism frameworks.
- Encourage stronger defense collaborations with key allies.
