The Headline
Indian delegation reinforces anti-terrorism stance in Indonesia
Where I might differ with the ruling dispensation or the political party, I will fight with them tooth and nail. But when it comes to the national security of my country, I will stand firmly and serve towards what is in the best interest of my nation.
Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee
Key Facts
- Indian parliamentary delegation led by JDU MP Sanjay Kumar Jha arrived in Jakarta to reinforce India's firm stance against terrorism, following their visit to Singapore.
- Indonesian officials expressed condemnation of terrorism and voiced support for India's zero-tolerance approach during the delegation's visit.
- The delegation briefed Indonesian parliamentarians and officials on Operation Sindoor, highlighting India's commitment to counterterrorism and exposing Pakistan's role in cross-border terrorism.3
- The delegation emphasized that India will give a fitting reply to any terrorist attack, will not tolerate nuclear blackmail, and will not differentiate between governments sponsoring terrorism and masterminds behind it.
- The delegation in Jakarta engaged with a wide range of stakeholders including government members, parliamentarians, political party leaders, ASEAN Secretary General, resident ambassadors, think tanks, academia, media, and the Indian community.
- The delegation led by Sanjay Jha included BJP MPs Aparajita Sarangi, Brij Lal, Hemang Joshi, Pradan Baruah, Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, CPI(M) Rajya Sabha member John Barittas, senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid, and former Indian Ambassador to France Mohan Kumar.3
Key Stats at a Glance
Number of countries visited by delegation before Indonesia
1 country

Number of MPs and leaders in Indian delegation led by Sanjay Jha
8 members
