In the context of Operation Sindoor and India’s continued fight against cross-border terrorism, the Central government has launched an unprecedented global diplomatic outreach: seven all-party delegations are set to visit key partner countries—including members of the UN Security Council—later this month. In what is being described as one of India’s most coordinated international campaigns against terror, these multi-party teams will directly engage with foreign governments and global institutions to project India’s national consensus on terrorism and dismantle the false narratives pushed by Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack. Each delegation will include Members of Parliament from across party lines, senior political figures, and distinguished diplomats. They will carry a unified message of zero tolerance towards terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, reflecting a rare moment of bipartisan resolve. Who’s Leading The Charge? The following lawmakers have been chosen to head India’s international delegations: Shashi Tharoor (Congress) Ravi Shankar Prasad (BJP) Sanjay Kumar Jha (JDU) Baijayant ‘Jay’ Panda (BJP) Kanimozhi Karunanidhi (DMK) Supriya Sule (NCP) Shrikant Eknath Shinde (Shiv Sena) Confirming his participation, Tharoor posted on X (formerly Twitter): “I am honoured by the invitation of the government of India to lead an all-party delegation to five key capitals, to present our nation’s point of view on recent events. When national interest is involved, and my services are required, I will not be found wanting.” I am honoured by the invitation of the government of India to lead an all-party delegation to five key capitals, to present our nation’s point of view on recent events. When national interest is involved, and my services are required, I will not be found wanting. Jai Hind! ?? pic.twitter.com/b4Qjd12cN9 — Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) May 17, 2025 This is one of the largest and most diverse diplomatic mobilisations in recent years, bringing together leaders from the Congress, BJP, DMK, NCP, JDU, Shiv Sena, and other regional parties. Who’s Going Where? Tharoor’s high-profile delegation to the US —arguably the most important destination in the present context—comprises MPs across the political aisle: Shambhavi Chaudhary (LJP-Ram Vilas), Dr Sarfaraz Ahmad (JMM), Ganti Harish Madhur Balayogi (TDP), Shashank Mani Tripathi (BJP), Bhubaneswar Kalita (BJP), and Milind Deora (Shiv Sena). Also accompanying them is former Indian Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, lending strategic diplomatic weight to the mission. Supriya Sule will lead India’s case in South Africa, Egypt, and Kenya. Jay Panda will engage with governments across Western Europe. Shrikant Shinde’s delegation will travel to the UAE, and multiple African nations including Liberia, Sierra Leone, and the Democratic Republic of Congo—regions where India is stepping up both development partnerships and security cooperation. Ravi Shankar Prasad will visit Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman, underscoring India’s effort to deepen ties with key players in the Arab world. Kanimozhi will represent India in Russia and Spain, leveraging long-standing partnerships to garner support in multilateral forums. Sanjay Kumar Jha’s delegation will cover Japan and Malaysia, two Indo-Pacific democracies where security and economic ties with India are rapidly expanding. Why Such An Outreach? The government’s decision to send an all-party delegation abroad is rooted in one clear objective: to show that India’s position on terrorism is not partisan, but a national consensus that cuts across political lines. From Kargil and the Parliament attack to 26/11 and Pulwama, India has been a victim of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism under governments of every hue. This initiative allows leaders from across parties to carry that shared institutional memory to foreign capitals — making it far harder for critics to dismiss India’s stand as ideological or government-driven. Beyond representing policy, the delegations are intended to serve as the voice of the Indian people — conveying the country’s lived trauma, documented evidence, and consistent appeals for justice to global legislatures, think tanks, and media platforms. This is not just a PR exercise. India is backing its outreach with hard intelligence and strategic goals — including renewed efforts to reignite pressure on Pakistan via the FATF and other global platforms. In essence, the delegations signal that post-Operation Sindoor, India’s fight against terrorism is as much a narrative war as it is a security mission — and this time, the message to the world is coming from India, not just its government.