Delegations took India's stand to the world: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met all seven multi-party delegations that visited 33 countries over the past two weeks to present India's stand on cross-border terrorism and Operation Sindoor, and said everyone was proud of how the teams put forth India's voice.

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Modi told the delegations, comprising 59 lawmakers and several former ambassadors, that such platforms for amplifying the country's voice should continue to be utilised, said people aware of the details. He also said that the exercise conveyed the message that India remained united against terror, the people said.

"Met members of the various delegations who represented India in different countries and elaborated on India's commitment to peace and the need to eradicate the menace of terrorism. We are all proud of the manner in which they put forward India's voice," Modi posted on X.

The meeting lasted over an hour at the PM's official residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg.

"The delegation members talked about their meetings in different countries and gave feedback about what was conveyed to them. In an informal set up, the PM met all seven delegations and heard the members...he also made a few comments as well," said a person privy to the details.

On May 17, the government announced that lawmakers from across the political spectrum will be part of seven delegations that will also include former diplomats and some eminent persons to talk about India's response to terrorism in the wake of the April 22 attack in Pahalgam.

"We are all grateful for the opportunity to be of service to the nation, Pradhan Mantriji @narendramodi! Jai Hind," said Congress leader Shashi Thaoor, who led the delegation to the US, Guyana, Colombia, Panama and Brazil.

Four of the delegations were led by National Democratic Alliance leaders, and three by Opposition lawmakers.