Subhechcha Ganguly 
In a landmark move to bolster its global stance against terrorism, the Government of India has launched a massive diplomatic outreach under Operation Sindoor, dispatching 59 political leaders across 32 countries and the European Union headquarters. This initiative, cutting across party lines, aims to project India’s unwavering commitment to combat terrorism in the wake of recent security developments.
Coordinated by the Ministry of External Affairs, the effort sees seven delegations, each comprising current and former MPs, union ministers, and seasoned diplomats, engaging with global counterparts. Of the 59 political figures, 31 belong to the ruling NDA and 28 are from opposition and non-NDA parties, reflecting a rare bipartisan approach to national security.
“This diplomatic mission reaffirms India’s determination to fight terrorism and foster strategic understanding across continents,” said officials from the MEA.
Each delegation includes at least one Muslim representative, emphasizing India’s inclusive representation. Prominent leaders include Shashi Tharoor (Congress), Ravi Shankar Prasad (BJP), Sanjay Kumar Jha (JDU), Kanimozhi (DMK), Supriya Sule (NCP), and Shrikant Shinde (Shiv Sena), among others.
Key Delegation Details:
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Delegation 1, led by Baijayant Panda (BJP), includes Asaduddin Owaisi (AIMIM) and former minister Ghulam Nabi Azad. Destinations: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Algeria.
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Delegation 2, headed by Ravi Shankar Prasad, features Priyanka Chaturvedi (SS-UBT) and Amar Singh (Congress). Destinations: UK, France, Germany, EU, Italy, Denmark.
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Delegation 3, under Sanjay Jha (JD-U), includes Yusuf Pathan (Trinamool) and Salman Khurshid (Congress). Destinations: Indonesia, Malaysia, South Korea, Japan, Singapore.
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Delegation 4, led by Shrikant Shinde, features Bansuri Swaraj (BJP) and E T Mohammed Basheer (IUML). Destinations: UAE, Liberia, Congo, Sierra Leone.
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Delegation 5, led by Shashi Tharoor, includes Milind Deora (Shiv Sena) and Tejasvi Surya (BJP). Destinations: US, Panama, Guyana, Colombia, Brazil.
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Delegation 6, under Kanimozhi (DMK), features Rajeev Rai (SP) and Ashok Mittal (AAP). Destinations: Spain, Greece, Slovenia, Latvia, Russia.
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Delegation 7, led by Supriya Sule (NCP), includes Anurag Thakur (BJP) and Manish Tewari (Congress). Destinations: Egypt, Qatar, Ethiopia, South Africa.
Former union ministers such as Anand Sharma, M J Akbar, Muraleedharan, and S S Ahluwalia, along with seasoned diplomats like Taranjit Sandhu and Syed Akbaruddin, are accompanying the teams to provide strategic insight and diplomatic expertise.
Though the Congress had proposed multiple names, only Anand Sharma was accepted initially. However, Congress leaders Shashi Tharoor, Manish Tewari, Amar Singh, and Salman Khurshid are part of the delegations.
This diplomatic offensive underscores New Delhi’s intent to shape global narratives around terrorism and reinforce international partnerships, marking one of India’s most extensive post-crisis diplomatic missions.
