Congress leader Sandeep Dixit, commenting on the proposal for an all-party delegation to visit key partner countries to support India's fight against cross-border terrorism and Operation Sindoor, took aim at the BJP
Congress leader Sandeep Dixit, commenting on the proposal for an all-party delegation to visit key partner countries to support India's fight against cross-border terrorism. Pic/X
Congress leader Sandeep Dixit, commenting on the proposal for an all-party delegation to visit key partner countries to support India's fight against cross-border terrorism and Operation Sindoor, took aim at the BJP. Dixit criticized the party for avoiding accountability and failing to answer questions. He called for a delegation to be sent to assert India’s position, set clear objectives, put pressure on Pakistan, and officially label it a terrorist state.
He said, “The problem with the BJP is that they are no longer in the habit of answering any questions. The Congress party has repeatedly said that the delegation should go and we should put our point there. I even said that they should set their goals, put pressure on Pakistan, and tell people that Pakistan has become a terrorist state."
Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh accused the BJP-led central government of indulging in what he described as "cheap politics" and "politicisation" by not including all the names recommended by the opposition for the all-party parliamentary delegation. Ramesh argued that despite the Congress party formally submitting four names in response to a request from the government, the final list released by the government on May 17 included only one of the suggested names. This omission, he claimed, undermined established parliamentary conventions and trust between the opposition and the ruling party. Ramesh emphasized that this act of exclusion demonstrated a clear disregard for collaborative engagement in crucial national matters, especially at a time when the country is grappling with important issues like cross-border terrorism, reported ANI.
According to Congress, it had submitted the four names to the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs by May 16, in line with the request for nominations to the delegation. However, when the final list of members for the all-party delegation was released late on May 17, only one of the Congress-recommended names was included, leading to significant disappointment within the opposition ranks.
The delegation, composed of MPs from various political parties, will be divided into seven groups, each consisting of eight to nine members. A leader has been assigned to head each group, who will lead the delegation at the global level, ensuring that India’s message is conveyed with authority and clarity. Among the members of this important delegation are prominent political figures such as Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad, JDU leader Sanjay Kumar Jha, BJP leader Baijayant Panda, DMK leader Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule, and Shiv Sena leader Shrikant Eknath Shinde. This diverse group of leaders is expected to engage with international counterparts, fostering cooperation and strengthening India’s diplomatic efforts in countering terrorism globally.
(With inputs from ANI)
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