No Equivalence between Pak & India: Tharoor on Colombia’s Reaction on Op Sindoor
The recent visit of the Colombian delegation to India has sparked controversy, with India expressing disappointment over Colombia’s decision to condole the loss of lives in Pakistan due to Operation Sindoor. The operation was launched by the Indian Air Force in response to the Pulwama terror attack, which killed 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel. In a strong statement, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor emphasized that there can be no equivalence between Pakistan, which dispatches terrorists, and India, which resists terrorism.
Tharoor’s comments came in response to Colombia’s decision to offer condolences to Pakistan over the casualties suffered during the operation. The Colombian delegation, which was in India to discuss trade and investment, also met with Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi. India’s disappointment with Colombia’s move was evident, with Tharoor stating that it was “unfortunate” that the Colombian government chose to sympathize with Pakistan rather than acknowledging India’s right to self-defense.
“We are exercising our right of self-defense, and there can be no equivalence between those who dispatch terrorists and those who resist, between those who attack and those who defend,” Tharoor said in an interview. “We understand that Colombia has a policy of non-alignment, but that does not mean they have to equate between good and evil.”
The Colombian government’s decision to condole the losses in Pakistan has raised eyebrows in India, with many calling it a misguided move. While Tharoor acknowledged that Colombia has the right to maintain its policy of non-alignment, he emphasized that this does not mean condoning terrorism. “One can be non-aligned without being neutral on issues of terrorism,” he said.
The controversy surrounding the Colombian delegation’s visit to India has also led to questions about the country’s relationships with both India and Pakistan. Colombia has traditionally maintained good relations with Pakistan, and the visit has been seen as a further strengthening of ties between the two nations. In contrast, India’s relations with Colombia have been limited, with the two countries having signed only a few bilateral agreements in recent years.
Tharoor’s comments have sparked a heated debate in India, with many calling for a review of India’s ties with Colombia. While some have argued that the country’s decision to condole the losses in Pakistan was a mistake, others have defended Colombia’s move, saying that it was an attempt to maintain good relations with both India and Pakistan.
The controversy surrounding the Colombian delegation’s visit has also highlighted the issue of terrorism and India’s response to it. The Pulwama attack was one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in recent years, and India’s decision to launch Operation Sindoor was seen as a bold response to the attack. Tharoor’s comments have emphasized the need for India to stand up to terrorism and defend its interests, rather than seeking to appease its enemies.
In conclusion, the controversy surrounding the Colombian delegation’s visit to India has raised important questions about the country’s relationships with both India and Pakistan. While Tharoor’s comments have sparked a heated debate, they have also emphasized the need for India to stand up to terrorism and defend its interests. As India continues to navigate the complex web of international relations, it is essential that it maintains its commitment to countering terrorism and defending its people.
