No Equivalence between Pak & India: Tharoor on Colombia’s Reaction on Op Sindoor
The recent Operation Sindoor, conducted by the Indian Army in the Keran sector of Jammu and Kashmir, has sparked a fresh wave of controversy in the region. The latest development in the saga is Colombia’s decision to condole the loss of lives in Pakistan due to the operation, rather than sympathizing with the Indian victims of terrorism. In response to this, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has lashed out at Colombia’s decision, saying that there can be no equivalence between Pakistan and India.
In an interview with News18, Tharoor expressed his disappointment with Colombia’s reaction, stating that India is a victim of terrorism and has the right to exercise its right of self-defence. He emphasized that there can be no comparison between those who dispatch terrorists and those who resist, and those who attack and those who defend. “We’re exercising our right of self-defence,” Tharoor said. “We’re not attacking anyone gratuitously. We’re responding to attacks on our territory, on our people.”
Tharoor’s comments come in the wake of Colombia’s decision to offer condolences to Pakistan over the loss of lives in Operation Sindoor. The Colombian delegation had met with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi during a visit to Islamabad, where they expressed their sympathies for the families of those who lost their lives in the operation. The delegation also condemned the violence in Kashmir, without specifically mentioning India.
Tharoor’s criticism of Colombia’s decision is not unfounded. India has been a victim of terrorism for decades, with numerous attacks on its soil attributed to Pakistan-sponsored terrorist groups. The recent Pulwama attack, which killed over 40 Indian security personnel, was a stark reminder of the threat posed by terrorism in the region.
India’s response to the Pulwama attack was swift and decisive, with the Indian Air Force launching a surgical strike on a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist camp in Pakistan’s Balakot region. The strike was widely seen as a defining moment in India’s fight against terrorism, and marked a significant shift in the country’s military strategy.
Tharoor’s comments also come in the context of India’s ongoing diplomatic efforts to isolate Pakistan internationally. India has been working to build a global consensus against Pakistan’s support for terrorism, and has made significant progress in recent months. The Colombian delegation’s decision to offer condolences to Pakistan has therefore been seen as a setback for India’s diplomatic efforts.
However, not everyone agrees with Tharoor’s assessment of the situation. Some critics have argued that India’s response to the Pulwama attack was disproportionate, and that the country’s military action against Pakistan was a violation of international law. Others have pointed out that Colombia’s decision to offer condolences to Pakistan was a gesture of goodwill, and should not be seen as an equivalence between India and Pakistan.
Despite these criticisms, Tharoor’s comments have struck a chord with many Indians. The country has been seeking international recognition of its fight against terrorism, and has been frustrated by the lack of support from the international community. The Colombian delegation’s decision to offer condolences to Pakistan has therefore been seen as a betrayal of India’s trust, and a reminder of the challenges that the country faces in its fight against terrorism.
In conclusion, Tharoor’s comments on Colombia’s decision to condole the loss of lives in Pakistan due to Operation Sindoor are a stark reminder of the complexities of the India-Pakistan conflict. While some have criticized India’s response to the Pulwama attack as disproportionate, others have argued that the country has the right to exercise its right of self-defence.
As the situation in Kashmir continues to unfold, it is clear that the region is facing a critical juncture. The Colombian delegation’s decision to offer condolences to Pakistan has sparked a fresh wave of controversy, and has highlighted the challenges that India faces in its fight against terrorism.
Ultimately, Tharoor’s comments serve as a reminder of the importance of international solidarity in the fight against terrorism. As a global community, it is our responsibility to support countries that are victims of terrorism, and to condemn those who support and promote terrorism. Only through collective action can we hope to eradicate this scourge from our world.
