Can't let forces of extremism misuse freedoms, says Modi

Terrorism, activities of pro-Khalistan elements, return of economic offenders figure in Modi- Starmer talks

- Rezaul H Laskar

asserted that there is no room for double standards in the fight against terrorism and, in a reference to the activities of Khalistani elements in the UK, that extremist forces cannot be allowed to misuse democratic freedoms.

India’s drive against terrorism, the activities of pro-Khalistan elements and the return of economic offenders and fugitives wanted by New Delhi figured in the talks between Modi and his British counterpart Keir Starmer, foreign secretary Vikram Misri said.

Following one-on-one and delegation-level talks with Starmer at Chequers, the British prime minister's country residence 50 km northwest of London, Modi thanked the UK for its strong condemnation of the Pahalgam terror attack.