Colombia's Support for Pakistan Leaves Tharoor Disappointed
New Delhi Dispatch: Shashi Tharoor Leads Diplomatic Offensive
Hey there! Let's dive into some international news, shall we? India has sent its all-party delegation to Colombia, and things are heating up.
In a surprising move, Shashi Tharoor, the head of the delegation, spoke out about the Colombian government's reactions to Operation Sindoor. The operation was launched against cross-border terrorism following the tragic Pahalgam attack. To put things into perspective, think of it like Colombia facing a massive cyber-attack, and India moving swiftly to respond.
Apparently, the Colombian government initially expressed sympathies for the casualties in Pakistan after India's strikes, rather than the victims of terrorism. Tharoor made it clear that this stance is unacceptable, asserting, "There can be no equivalence between those who attack and those who defend."
India has unequivocal proof that this attack, claimed by The Resistance Front, a unit of the Lashkar-e-Tayyaba based in Muridke, Pakistan, is undoubtedly the work of their terrorist hands. Tharoor emphasized, "We will reserve always the right to hit back."
However, it's not all about finger-pointing. Tharoor also made it clear that India welcomes open dialogue with Colombia about the situation. He added, "We have very concrete proof...We will be more than happy to share our evidence."
Another all-party delegation, headed by NCP-SP MP Supriya Sule, recently wrapped up a visit to South Africa. There, the African National Congress (ANC) reaffirmed its commitment to standing by India, stating unequivocally that terrorism must be condemned in all its forms.
So, what does this all mean? Well, it's clear that India is taking a strong stance against terrorism and isn't afraid to call out other nations for their silence on the issue. At the same time, they're actively seeking allies to join them in the fight against terrorism. It's a complex web of diplomatic maneuvers, and we'll be watching closely to see how this all shakes out.
Sources:- [1] Indian Express (https://indianexpress.com/)- [2] Times of India (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/)- [3] Hindustan Times (https://www.hindustantimes.com/)- [4] The Hindu (https://www.thehindu.com/)- [5] BBC News (https://www.bbc.com/)
Shashi Tharoor's diplomatic offensive in Colombia extends beyond Operation Sindoor, delving into broader war-and-conflicts discussions and politics. He emphasized that there should be no tolerance for silence on terrorism, inviting Colombia to join India in condemning crime-and-justice activities across the globe. Meanwhile, another all-party delegation secures support from South Africa against terrorism, highlighting general-news developments beyond India's borders and the ongoing global fight against terrorism.
