As part of a bold international campaign to amplify India’s uncompromising stance against terrorism, a high-level, all-party parliamentary delegation arrived in Paris under the banner of Operation Sindoor. Led by senior BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, the delegation met with members of the Indian diaspora and key French policy think tanks to highlight India’s zero-tolerance approach toward cross-border terrorism.
Landing in Paris on Sunday evening, the delegation launched the first leg of its six-nation outreach, which includes stops in Italy, the UK, Germany, Denmark, and more. The mission: to foster global consensus on counter-terrorism and reaffirm India’s commitment to international peace and security.
India’s Message, Loud and Clear
Speaking about the visit on social media platform X, Ravi Shankar Prasad wrote:
“Along with my delegation colleagues, I engaged with the vibrant Indian community in France, reaffirming India’s unwavering stance against terrorism. The diaspora’s powerful display of solidarity was both impressive and deeply emotional.”
The Indian Embassy in France also released a statement highlighting the delegation’s meeting with French experts from prominent think tanks. The discussions focused on India’s strategic response to recent terror threats, particularly those addressed under Operation Sindoor, which was launched in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack.
A Unified Voice on Global Security
The delegation reflects a rare bipartisan unity in Indian politics. Alongside Ravi Shankar Prasad are:
Daggubati Purandeswari (BJP)
Priyanka Chaturvedi (Shiv Sena-UBT)
Ghulam Ali Khatana (BJP)
Amar Singh (Congress)
Samik Bhattacharya (BJP)
M. Thambidurai (AIADMK)
M.J. Akbar (Former Union Minister)
Pankaj Saran (Former Ambassador)
This diverse composition sends a clear diplomatic message: India speaks with one voice when it comes to combating terrorism, regardless of internal political differences.
Bringing the Diaspora Into the Dialogue
One of the key highlights of the visit was an emotional and energizing interaction with the Indian community in France. Delegates praised the diaspora’s unwavering support and patriotic commitment, emphasizing how overseas Indians play a vital role in shaping India’s image abroad.
“Wherever in the world terrorism seeks to take root, India will remain vigilant, vocal, and proactive. This visit is about building understanding, trust, and alliances against a common threat,” said one delegate during the interaction.
Next Stops: Expanding the Global Coalition
After wrapping up the Paris leg, the delegation will travel across Europe to continue its diplomatic engagements. With terrorism increasingly becoming a shared global challenge, India is positioning itself as a moral and strategic leader in advocating collaborative international action. This outreach is not just a foreign policy initiative; it’s a declaration that India’s fight against terrorism is not isolated—it is global, inclusive, and unrelenting.
