PM Modi to Meet with Operation Sindhur Delegation at 7:30 PM Today. COVID Test Mandatory. Parliamentarians to Provide Feedback on India's Stance on Pakistan-Sponsored Terrorism.
PM Modi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet with the all-party delegation that recently returned from abroad as part of Operation Sindhur at his official residence, 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, Delhi, this evening. The meeting is scheduled for 7:30 PM on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Significantly, all delegation members are required to undergo a COVID-19 test prior to the meeting as a precautionary measure. During this meeting, the parliamentarians will share their experiences from their foreign visits and the global response received with the PM. The PM will also host a dinner for all the parliamentarians.
Operation Sindhur: What is this Mission?
Operation Sindhur is the name given to India's military operation launched on May 7, 2025, in response to a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2025, which claimed 26 lives. The Indian Army conducted targeted strikes on terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). This operation resulted in the elimination of over 100 terrorists belonging to groups like Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba.
Following this, India deployed seven all-party delegations to 33 countries to convey its perspective to the global community. Their objective was to expose Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and highlight India's zero-tolerance policy.
COVID Test: Why is it Mandatory?
Given the rising number of COVID-19 cases, the government is taking no chances. Sources indicate that a COVID test is mandatory for all delegation members before attending the meeting. This decision has been taken keeping in mind the safety of the PM and the parliamentarians. With 1,134 new COVID cases reported recently in India, and active cases reaching 7,026, this measure is deemed necessary.
Who are the Delegation Leaders?
Seven prominent parliamentarians led the seven delegations. These include:
Shashi Tharoor (Congress): Visited the United States and bly advocated for India's position.
Ravishankar Prasad and Baijayant Panda (BJP): Visited countries including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Algeria.
Sanjay Kumar Jha (JDU): Secured support for India's policies abroad.
Kanimozhi Karunanidhi (DMK), Supriya Sule (NCP-SP), and Shrikant Shinde (Shiv Sena): Conveyed India's message to various countries.
In addition, parliamentarians such as Abhishek Banerjee (TMC), Sarfaraz Ahmed (JMM), Ganta Harihara Rao (TDP), and Tejasvi Surya (BJP) were also involved. A total of 59 members, including over 50 current parliamentarians and some former diplomats, participated in this mission.
What will happen at the Meeting?
At today's meeting, the parliamentarians will brief PM Modi on the details of their foreign visits. They will report on how countries around the world responded to India's stance. For instance, Saudi Arabia expressed support for India's fight against terrorism, while Italy proposed enhanced bilateral cooperation. France and South Africa also praised India's zero-tolerance policy.
The delegation led by Shashi Tharoor returned to Delhi at 2:45 PM today and will submit their report to the PM with updated information. Baijayant Panda's team has also already met with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
