Two delegations on diplomatic outreach against terror depart

Two of the seven multi-party delegations, which will inform interlocutors around the world about India's approach to combating Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and explain the rationale behind Operation Sindoor, departed for Southeast Asia and Africa on Wednesday.

- Rezaul H Laskar

NEW DELHI:

The seven delegations will fan out to different regions of the world over the next few days and interact with ministers, political leaders, lawmakers, think tanks and the media to raise the heat on Pakistan for its support for cross-border terrorism directed against India. They will also underline the need to hold Pakistan and its military establishment accountable for supporting terror groups.

The first delegation led by Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha left on Wednesday morning for a five-nation visit. The team includes Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs Aparajita Sarangi, Brij Lal, Hemang Joshi and Pradhan Baruah, Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, Communist Party of India (Marxist) MP John Brittas, Congress leader and former foreign minister Salman Khurshid, and former ambassador Mohan Kumar.