What is the Significance of Op Sindoor Outreach: Sanjay Jha's All-Party Delegation in Japan?

Tokyo, May 22 (NationPress) - A diverse all-party Indian parliamentary team, spearheaded by Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, touched down in Tokyo on Thursday morning, signifying the launch of India's extensive diplomatic mission known as 'Operation Sindoor'.

This international initiative aims to shed light on Pakistan's involvement in promoting cross-border terrorism.

The delegation features notable figures including BJP MPs Aparajita Sarangi and Brij Lal, Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, CPI(M) Rajya Sabha member John Barittas, and veteran Congress leader Salman Khurshid.

Following their visit to Japan, the delegation will proceed to engage in discussions in South Korea (May 24), Singapore (May 27), Indonesia (May 28), and Malaysia (May 31).

Upon their arrival, the leaders received a warm welcome from Indian Ambassador to Japan, Sibi George, who elaborated on the strategic framework for interactions with Japanese officials and civil society.

This visit emphasizes garnering support for India’s stringent stance against terrorism, particularly after the tragic April 22 attack in Pahalgam that resulted in the deaths of 26 civilians.

The Indian Embassy in Tokyo highlighted, 'India's steadfast commitment to combating cross-border terrorism, exemplified in Operation Sindoor, will be the focal point of all discussions.'

Sanjay Kumar Jha shared on social media, 'Ohayo gozaimasu, Nihon! Good morning, Japan! I am thrilled to have arrived in Japan with an all-party delegation. We seek continued backing in India’s fight against cross-border terrorism, especially in light of the April 22 Pahalgam attack that claimed 26 innocent lives.'

'India's calculated response through Operation Sindoor showcases our zero-tolerance policy. Both Japan and India are united in our commitment to peace and democratic principles,' he further stated.

This unprecedented global endeavor is organized by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and comprises seven high-profile delegations, totaling 59 Members of Parliament, former ministers, diplomats, and senior political figures, visiting 33 nations from May 21 to June 5.

While Jha's team covers East and Southeast Asia, MP Shrikant Shinde leads another group to the UAE, Congo, Sierra Leone, and Liberia. Concurrently, DMK leader Kanimozhi's delegation is on a mission to Russia, Slovenia, Greece, Latvia, and Spain.

The campaign's main goal is to present a united Indian front against terrorism and to diplomatically isolate Pakistan by exposing its ongoing support for terrorist networks.

The MPs will interact with foreign governments, legislators, media, civil society, the Indian diaspora, and international organizations, including the UN.

They will provide evidence of Pakistan's support for terrorist groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), along with its ongoing harboring of globally recognized terrorists.

This initiative stands as one of India's most robust and coordinated foreign outreach efforts in recent years, aimed at cultivating an international consensus against state-sponsored terrorism.