17 May 2025 (Punjab Khabarnama Bureau): In a strong diplomatic action against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, the Indian government has announced seven all-party delegations of MPs who will represent the country on a high-level diplomatic mission on international platforms.
According to the ministry of parliamentary affairs, the goal of this mission is to project India’s national consensus and resolute approach to combating terrorism in all forms and manifestations.
“They would carry forth to the world the country’s strong message of zero-tolerance against terrorism,” the release said.
Members of parliament from different parties, prominent political personalities, and distinguished diplomats will be part of each delegation, the Centre announced.
Who are all the leaders of these 7 delegations?
1- Shashi Tharoor, Congress
2- Ravi Shankar Prasad, BJP
3- Sanjay Kumar Jha, JDU
4- Shri Baijayant Panda, BJP
5- Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, DMK
6- Supriya Sule, NCP
7- Shrikant Eknath Shinde, Shiv Sena
What we know about these delegations
Meanwhile, ANI reported that around 40 multi-party parliamentarians will form seven groups and travel to various regions of the world. The names of the members of these seven delegations are yet to be announced.
Each delegation is likely to have seven to eight members and may visit four to five countries, they added.
The tour is expected to last 10 days, commencing on May 23. The parliamentarians’ groups are likely to visit several key world capitals, including the United States, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, South Africa, and Japan, the news agency reported, citing sources.
This will be the first time that the Centre will depute MPs from multiple parties to present India’s stance on Kashmir and cross-border terrorism originating from Pakistan.
Summary: India deploys 7 MP-led delegations including Tharoor & Sule for global outreach on cross-border terrorism post-Operation Sindoor.