BJP Delegation Concludes Successful Tour to Strengthen Anti-Terrorism Ties
BJP Delegation's Four-Nation Tour
New Delhi, June 3: A delegation from the BJP, led by MP Baijayant Jay Panda, has successfully completed a visit to four nations: Bahrain, Kuwait, Algeria, and Saudi Arabia. The primary focus of this tour was to communicate India's firm stance against terrorism and the 'New Normal' policy introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi regarding cross-border terrorism.
Upon returning to the capital, Panda described the tour as a significant success, noting that all four nations recognized India's principled approach to combating terrorism and have taken decisive actions against it.
He stated, "This tour was very successful. The four countries we visited -- Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Algeria -- have already taken firm steps against terrorism. Their stance is clear. They understand India's principled stand. Given India’s history, we do not need to offer justifications. We are a country that has, for thousands of years, offered shelter to persecuted people from around the world. We are a nation of non-violence."
Panda emphasized that the delegation presented detailed information regarding the Pahalgam terror attack, which was executed by terrorists based in Pakistan, and informed the nations about India's strong and strategic response to such incidents.
"We went there to present facts and figures, especially about the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. After that, the way India responded, this is India’s new normal: we retaliate against terrorist violence, and we do so in a precise and targeted manner," he explained.
He added, "We have imposed economic sanctions on trade, visas, and maritime access. Our goal is to expose Pakistan's flawed policies and halt its open support for terrorism."
Panda credited Prime Minister Modi for fostering strong relationships with the leadership in these countries. He remarked, "Over the past 10–11 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has built very strong relations with the leadership of these countries. Many of them have awarded him their highest civilian honours. With India’s current economic growth, these nations see India as an opportunity and want to collaborate with us not only against terrorism but on many other shared goals."
Addressing Pakistan’s ongoing disinformation efforts, Panda reiterated, "Pakistan continues to spread propaganda. For many years, it was on the FATF grey list, which restricted their ability to misuse international development funds. Now that it's not on that list, there are concerns of renewed misuse. We discussed this as well."
Panda concluded the tour with a post on X, stating, “Concluded a significant four-nation parliamentary mission across Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Algeria. Over the past days, we’ve carried India’s strong message against terrorism, reinforced historic ties, and engaged in high-level dialogues. Grateful for the warm hospitality and meaningful discussions in each country. A special appreciation to my fellow delegation members, their insights, dedication, and teamwork were crucial in amplifying India’s voice throughout this mission.”