No Equivalence between Pak & India: Tharoor on Colombia’s Reaction on Op Sindoor
The recent visit of the Colombian delegation to Pakistan has sparked a heated debate in India, with many calling it a betrayal of diplomatic norms. The delegation, which included Colombian President Ivan Duque, visited Pakistan to condole the loss of lives in the country due to Operation Sindoor, a military operation carried out by the Indian Army against terrorist camps in Pakistan. However, what has left many Indians feeling disappointed and disbelieving is the Colombian delegation’s decision to ignore the victims of terrorism in India.
In a recent statement, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expressed his disappointment and frustration with Colombia’s reaction, stating that India is “disappointed” with the decision to condole the loss of lives in Pakistan without sympathizing with Indian victims of terrorism. Tharoor emphasized that there can be no equivalence between those who dispatch terrorists and those who resist, those who attack and those who defend.
“We’re exercising our right of self-defence,” said Tharoor, while defending India’s military operation against terrorist camps in Pakistan. “We cannot be expected to sit idly by while our people are being targeted by terrorists. It’s our duty to protect our citizens and our borders.”
Tharoor’s statement comes in the wake of Colombia’s decision to visit Pakistan and offer condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the military operation. The Colombian delegation, which included President Duque, met with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and expressed their condolences for the loss of lives in the operation.
However, India has taken strong exception to Colombia’s decision, with many calling it a betrayal of diplomatic norms. India has long maintained that terrorism is a global problem and that it is the responsibility of all countries to combat it. India has also repeatedly accused Pakistan of providing safe haven to terrorist groups, which have carried out attacks on Indian soil.
Tharoor’s statement has been widely welcomed by many in India, who see it as a bold and principled stand against terrorism. Many have praised Tharoor for emphasizing that there can be no equivalence between those who dispatch terrorists and those who resist.
“This is a clear and unambiguous statement of India’s position on terrorism,” said a senior government official. “We will not be swayed by diplomatic niceties or international pressure to compromise on our commitment to fighting terrorism.”
Tharoor’s statement has also been seen as a clear warning to other countries not to follow Colombia’s example. India has long maintained that it will not tolerate any form of terrorism, and that it will take all necessary steps to protect its citizens and its borders.
“This is a clear message to other countries that India will not be bullied or intimidated by terrorist groups or their sponsors,” said a senior diplomat. “We will take all necessary steps to protect our citizens and our borders, and we will not be deterred by international pressure or diplomatic niceties.”
In conclusion, Tharoor’s statement is a clear and principled stand against terrorism, and it is a welcome development in India’s fight against terrorism. India will continue to take all necessary steps to protect its citizens and its borders, and it will not be swayed by diplomatic niceties or international pressure to compromise on its commitment to fighting terrorism.
