A high-level all-party parliamentary delegation, led by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Baijayant Jay Panda, arrived in Bahrain this week to engage with the Indian diaspora and reaffirm India’s united and resolute stand against terrorism.
The visit marks the beginning of a wider diplomatic tour across Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Algeria. It aims to reinforce India’s foreign policy priorities in the region and promote Operation Sindoor, India’s diplomatic initiative to raise awareness about cross-border terrorism, especially following recent attacks in Jammu and Kashmir.
Engagement With Indian Community And Local Leaders
During the visit, the delegation interacted with prominent Indian community leaders and representatives, praising their contribution to bilateral relations and national pride.
“The All-Party Delegation led by @PandaJay interacted with prominent personalities in #Bahrain. The delegation praised their contribution to stronger bilateral ties. Reiterated India’s firm stance against terrorism,” the Indian Embassy in Bahrain stated on social media platform X.
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Another post added: “The All-Party Delegation engaged with representatives of the Indian community and conveyed India’s unified and unwavering stance against terrorism.”
Broad Political Representation
The Group 1 delegation includes a diverse mix of Indian political leaders:
- Baijayant Jay Panda (BJP MP)
- Nishikant Dubey (BJP MP)
- Phangnon Konyak (BJP MP)
- Rekha Sharma (BJP MP)
- Asaduddin Owaisi (AIMIM MP)
- Satnam Singh Sandhu (Nominated MP)
- Ghulam Nabi Azad (Democratic Progressive Azad Party)
- Ambassador Harsh Vardhan Shringla
This cross-party presence underscores a rare display of political unity in India’s stance against global terrorism.
Tributes And Diplomacy At India House
As part of the visit, the delegation paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at India House in Bahrain. “India House, Bahrain. Along with my esteemed colleagues, I paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and then had an engaging interaction with Ambassador Vinod K. Jacob,” posted Baijayant Panda on X.
BJP MP Rekha Sharma added, “Mahatma Gandhi remains an enduring symbol of truth, peace, and non-violence. His legacy continues to guide humanity. We were warmly received by Ambassador Jacob, reflecting the strength of our diplomatic ties.”
India’s Unified Message Against Terrorism
The central theme of the visit is India’s unified foreign policy message of zero tolerance towards terrorism.
“Our Indian diaspora has succeeded globally, and this makes us all very proud,” Panda said. “We conveyed India’s unified and unwavering stance against terrorism. #OperationSindoor.”
Echoing the sentiment, MP Nishikant Dubey noted, “We held meetings with Indian and Bahraini parliamentarians, writers, industrialists, and social leaders to discuss Operation Sindoor and India’s future strategy against terrorism.”
A Mission Of Purpose And Partnership
Ambassador Harsh Shringla reaffirmed the delegation’s purpose by stating, “We paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at India House and addressed representatives of the Indian community. We reaffirmed India’s stance against cross-border terrorism.”
Ghulam Nabi Azad, former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, also reiterated the delegation’s message: “Reaffirmed India’s unified and unwavering stance against terrorism while addressing the Indian community in Bahrain.”
The delegation will continue its diplomatic tour in the Gulf and North African region, carrying forward India’s message of solidarity, security, and strengthened international cooperation against terrorism.
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