India launches global diplomatic offensive against Pakistan; Sanjay Jha-led delegation departs today
New Delhi: India has launched a full-scale diplomatic campaign to expose Pakistan’s alleged role in international terrorism, with an all-party parliamentary delegation, led by JD(U) leader Sanjay Kumar Jha, set to depart for Japan tonight. This marks the beginning of a coordinated global outreach under India’s recent military and diplomatic response, following the terror attack in Pahalgam and the subsequent Operation Sindoor.
The delegation, comprising leaders from across the political spectrum—including BJP MPs Aparajita Sarangi and Brij Lal, TMC’s Abhishek Banerjee and John Barla, and Congress leader Salman Khurshid—will visit five strategic nations in East and Southeast Asia: Japan (May 22), South Korea (May 24), Singapore (May 27), Indonesia (May 28), and Malaysia (May 31). Their mission is to present concrete evidence of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and articulate the rationale behind India’s recent military action.
India's diplomatic push will extend to all members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), including permanent members like the US, UK, France, and Russia, as well as nine non-permanent members completing their terms in 2024 or 2025. However, no delegations will be sent to Pakistan or China.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has briefed three of the seven delegations departing between Wednesday and Thursday. In addition to Jha’s team, another delegation led by Shrikant Shinde will visit the UAE, Congo, Sierra Leone, and Liberia. A third group, headed by DMK leader Kanimozhi, is scheduled to leave on Thursday for Russia, Slovenia, Greece, Latvia, and Spain.
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Congress’ Umesh Meti wins Bagalkot bypoll
Bagalkot: The Congress has secured a victory in the Bagalkot Assembly by-election, with its candidate Umesh Meti winning the seat after maintaining a lead from the first round of counting till the end.
The seat had fallen vacant following the death of sitting MLA H Y Meti. Umesh Meti, his son, has now been elected to the Assembly.
Party leaders attributed the victory to a combination of factors, including sympathy votes, the state government’s schemes, and campaign strategies led by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and senior leader Satish Jarkiholi.
The Congress maintained a consistent lead throughout the counting process, eventually securing a decisive win in the constituency.
