India’s all-party parliamentary delegation currently visiting the United States has reported widespread global backing for India’s stance against terrorism, and a notable lack of sympathy for Pakistan. Congress MP and delegation leader Shashi Tharoor, speaking to journalists on Wednesday, underscored the strong international solidarity India has received during its diplomatic outreach efforts.
Tharoor explained that the purpose of their overseas visits is to present India’s perspective and build global understanding. “Our aim in every country we visit is to present India’s perspective, share our experiences from the past few weeks, and build international understanding and support,” he said during a press briefing.
He expressed satisfaction over the response the delegation has received so far. “So far, I’m pleased to report a perfect score: every single person we’ve spoken to has unequivocally condemned the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, expressed outrage and sympathy, and endorsed India’s right to defend itself. This level of understanding has been both welcome and encouraging,” Tharoor noted.
Tharoor recounted how the Pahalgam attack, which targeted innocent civilians, had abruptly interrupted a period of hope and economic growth in Kashmir. He described the incident as a cruel assault on unarmed tourists. “Kashmir was thriving. Locals were seeing real economic benefit from booming tourism,” he observed. “And then, in a shocking act of cruelty, terrorists singled out and executed unarmed vacationers—asking their religion before shooting them. It was an appalling outrage.”
He added that the country had stood united behind the government’s military reaction, which was both forceful and carefully measured. “The government made it clear each day: we strike because we’re being struck. When they stop, we stop. And after 88 hours, Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations contacted India to end the exchange—and we did,” said Tharoor, indicating a clear timeline of events and India’s defensive posture.
When discussing Pakistan’s reliability and its narrative at international platforms, Tharoor was direct and critical. “Where was Osama bin Laden hiding? Who carried out the Mumbai attacks? Which Pakistani agencies are linked to terror groups listed by the UN? These facts are indisputable, and the world is aware,” he remarked, pointing to Pakistan’s controversial past in harboring and supporting terrorism.
Tharoor also addressed how the global community has reacted to India’s version of events, stating that there was no resistance or challenge to India’s account. “No one pushed back or tried to defend Pakistan. In fact, several interlocutors went out of their way to stress they had no sympathy for Pakistan’s position,” he said, suggesting that global opinion is now clearly aligned against Islamabad’s stance.
He summarized the U.S. government’s approach as fully supportive of India’s anti-terror campaign. “Total support for India’s fight against terrorism” and “complete understanding of our right to self-defense” is how he characterized the American policy tone.
Tejasvi Surya, a BJP MP and fellow member of the delegation, took a strong stance against Pakistan’s attempts to appear as a peace-loving country. Drawing on a striking analogy, Surya said, “It’s ironic to hear Pakistan talk about peace—it’s like the devil quoting scripture.” He added, “They’re promoting failed generals as field marshals while trying to manufacture heroes. They’ve lost credibility.”
Surya emphasized that India’s views have been consistently echoed and supported in all international engagements. “In every country we visited and in our meetings with U.S. senators and representatives, there has been absolutely no support for the Pakistani cause. India’s position has been unequivocally endorsed,” he noted, reinforcing the effectiveness of the delegation’s outreach.
Taranjit Singh Sandhu, India’s former Ambassador to the U.S. and a member of the delegation, underlined the larger global context of India’s fight. He stressed that India’s battle against terrorism resonates globally, especially with nations like the United States, which have also been targeted by extremist groups. “These are the same terrorists who have previously threatened the United States. India’s fight is not just its own—it’s a fight on behalf of the world,” Sandhu stated, broadening the implications of India’s security challenges.
The delegation, meant to reflect a unified national stance, comprises representatives from various political parties, demonstrating India’s cross-party consensus on combating terrorism. Among the members are Shambhavi Choudhary from Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), Sarfaraz Ahmad of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, Milind Murli Deora representing Shiv Sena, Bhubaneswar Kalita and Tejasvi Surya from the BJP, and GM Harish Balayogi of the Telugu Desam Party, part of the ruling National Democratic Alliance.
This multi-party composition underscores that the issue of terrorism transcends political divides in India. The delegation’s efforts to represent India’s position to the world also suggest a well-orchestrated move by the government to ensure unity on the global stage. By including opposition and regional party members, the message being sent abroad is that India speaks with one voice on matters of national security and international justice.
As the delegation continues its engagements in the United States, the message is clear: India is no longer alone in its struggle against cross-border terrorism. The Pahalgam attack may have been a tragic reminder of the threats still facing the country, but it has also galvanized international support and revealed Pakistan’s increasing diplomatic isolation. The delegation’s mission is a critical one—not just to inform and seek solidarity, but to cement global partnerships in the ongoing battle against extremism.
With the United States and other nations standing firmly behind India, this outreach signals a shift in global perception. Where once the narrative may have been muddled, now it appears to be firmly focused on identifying the perpetrators of terror and standing with the victims. As Tharoor, Surya, and Sandhu continue to drive this point home abroad, India’s global diplomacy on counterterrorism seems to be entering a new and more assertive phase.