“India Struck Pakistan Hard and Smart”: Tharoor Praises Operation Sindoor in the US
New York City: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor emphasized India’s measured yet firm response to terrorism, particularly following the brutal terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed the lives of 26 individuals. He stressed the importance of global unity in the fight against terrorism.
Speaking at the Indian Consulate, Tharoor highlighted that the all-party delegation’s first stop was the 9/11 Memorial, symbolizing solidarity with victims of terror worldwide. He noted that the visit carried a powerful message, coming shortly after another devastating terror strike in India. Tharoor remarked that the memorial served as a reminder of the global nature of terrorism and emphasized the importance of shared responsibility in tackling this menace.
Tharoor reiterated that terrorism is a global challenge requiring a unified response, not just from governments but from societies as a whole. He stated that the delegation aimed to engage with public and political stakeholders across different countries to present India’s concerns and perspectives regarding recent disturbing events.
He elaborated on the purpose of the trip, saying the delegation would meet policymakers, legislators, think tanks, and media figures in every country they visit. These interactions, he said, were crucial to communicating India’s position and strengthening international understanding of the threat posed by terrorism.
Referring to the Pahalgam terror attack, Tharoor described it as a horrific event in which attackers targeted victims based on their religion, predominantly Hindus, in a deliberate attempt to incite communal violence in India. However, he highlighted the strong sense of unity displayed by people across different communities in Jammu and Kashmir, who stood together in solidarity against the attackers’ intentions.
Tharoor further revealed that shortly after the attack, a group known as The Resistance Front (TRF) claimed responsibility. He identified TRF as a front for the banned terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba, which is sanctioned by both the United States and the United Nations. India had previously presented evidence about TRF to the UN Sanctions Committee in 2023 and 2024. Despite this, Tharoor noted with regret that Pakistan, backed by China, managed to have TRF’s name removed from the press statement issued by the UN Security Council.
Tharoor clarified that while he is an opposition MP, he personally called for a strong and smart response to the attack in a widely read editorial. He expressed satisfaction that India responded accordingly, targeting nine confirmed terrorist sites. These included bases of Lashkar-e-Taiba in Muridke and Jaish-e-Mohammad in Bahawalpur—groups responsible for numerous acts of terror, including the murder of journalist Daniel Pearl.
He emphasized that India’s strikes were deliberate and precise, designed not to spark a wider conflict but to deliver a clear message: India would not tolerate terrorism. The response was retributive, not escalatory, demonstrating India’s resolve to defend itself without prolonging conflict unnecessarily.
The all-party delegation, which includes MPs from various political backgrounds and a former Indian Ambassador to the U.S., is representing India’s united stance against terrorism. Their mission is to convey India’s message of zero tolerance for terrorism to the international community during this diplomatic outreach,
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