Clear Setback for Pak: BJP as US Designates TRF as Terrorist Group
In a significant development that has sent shockwaves across the global political landscape, the United States has designated The Resistance Front (TRF) as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO). This move has been welcomed by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with party leader Amit Malviya hailing it as a “clear setback for Pakistan’s lobbying efforts in Washington” and a “significant boost to India-US counterterrorism cooperation”.
TRF, a Pakistan-backed proxy of Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT), had claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam terror attack, which left several innocent civilians injured and killed. This designation by the US has sent a strong message to Pakistan and its terror proxies that their nefarious activities will not go unchecked.
The TRF has been accused of carrying out several terrorist attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, including the Pahalgam attack, which has left the region reeling in fear. The group’s activities have been linked to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) agency, which has been accused of sponsoring terrorism in the region.
The US designation of TRF as an FTO is a significant development, as it will now be illegal for any individual or entity in the US to provide material support to the group. This move is also expected to have far-reaching implications for TRF’s operations in the region, as it will now be illegal for them to raise funds, recruit members, or engage in any other activities in the US.
The BJP has welcomed the US decision, with Amit Malviya taking to Twitter to express his appreciation for the move. “This marks a significant boost to India-US counterterrorism cooperation and a clear setback for Pakistan’s lobbying efforts in Washington,” Malviya tweeted.
The TRF designation has also been welcomed by other Indian political parties, with several leaders and organizations hailing the move as a major victory in the fight against terrorism. The Indian government has also welcomed the decision, with a senior official stating that the US designation was a “strong message to Pakistan and its terrorist proxies” that their actions would not be tolerated.
The designation of TRF as an FTO is also expected to have implications for Pakistan’s relations with the international community. Pakistan has been accused of providing safe haven to several terrorist groups, including the Haqqani network, LeT, and Jaish-e-Mohammed. The country’s continued support for these groups has been a major source of concern for the international community, and the US designation of TRF is likely to add to the pressure on Pakistan to take concrete action against these groups.
In recent years, Pakistan has faced increasing pressure from the international community to take action against terrorism. The country has been accused of providing safe haven to several terrorist groups, and its military has been accused of supporting these groups. The US has also been critical of Pakistan’s actions, and has suspended military aid to the country in recent years.
The TRF designation is also expected to have implications for Jammu and Kashmir, which has been a flashpoint for tensions between India and Pakistan for several years. The region has witnessed several terrorist attacks in recent years, and the TRF has been accused of carrying out many of these attacks.
The Indian government has been critical of Pakistan’s actions in the region, and has accused the country of supporting terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. The US designation of TRF is likely to add to the pressure on Pakistan to take concrete action against terrorism in the region.
In conclusion, the US designation of TRF as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation is a significant development that has sent shockwaves across the global political landscape. The move has been welcomed by the BJP, with party leader Amit Malviya hailing it as a “clear setback for Pakistan’s lobbying efforts in Washington” and a “significant boost to India-US counterterrorism cooperation”.
The TRF designation is expected to have far-reaching implications for TRF’s operations in the region, as it will now be illegal for the group to raise funds, recruit members, or engage in any other activities in the US. The move is also expected to add to the pressure on Pakistan to take concrete action against terrorism, and to have implications for Jammu and Kashmir, which has been a flashpoint for tensions between India and Pakistan for several years.
Source: https://x.com/amitmalviya/status/1946035350562115901
