An all-party Indian parliamentary delegation, led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Jha, met External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday to brief him on the support received during their five-nation diplomatic outreach on Operation Sindoor.
As part of the visit, the delegation travelled to Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia, where they presented dossiers detailing Pakistan’s alleged role in cross-border terrorism, specifically highlighting the Pahalgam terror attack. They also explained India’s military response under Operation Sindoor and its updated security doctrine, which draws no distinction between terrorists and their state sponsors.
After the meeting, JD(U) MP Sanjay Jha told IANS, “There was a very positive atmosphere in Indonesia. We received support, and their statement was in favour of India. Malaysia, however, appeared a little neutral. We noticed every country had its own approach. In many places, we got a positive response; in some, it was neutral, and in a few, there were questions. But this was the aim of our tour – to understand and share perspectives.”
“We shared with them our firm stand against terrorism,” he added.
Responding to opposition criticism over alleged losses during Operation Sindoor, he added, “The strongest message we sent globally was that India stands united. When I introduced the delegation members as being from Kerala, Assam, Bengal, Gujarat, and from different parties, it sent a strong signal that the entire nation and political spectrum was speaking in one voice. If one or two voices dissent, they should reflect on whether they are aligned with the country or somewhere else.”
BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi said the meeting with the External Affairs Minister was “productive and engaging.” She noted that each delegation member provided a detailed account of their visit and that Jaishankar actively sought insights and clarifications.
Addressing concerns over the timing of the diplomatic mission, Sarangi said, “The delegation completed its work with seriousness and gave its briefing. Even today, during the meeting with the EAM, leaders like Salman Khurshid and CPI(M)’s John Brittas were present, and there was great camaraderie and unity. That’s what stood out the most.”
Apart from Jha and Sarangi, the delegation included BJP MPs Brij Lal, Hemang Joshi, and Pradan Baruah; Trinamool Congress’ Abhishek Banerjee; CPI(M)’s John Brittas; Congress leader Salman Khurshid; and former diplomat Mohan Kumar.
(With inputs from IANS)