Following Operation Sindoor, the Indian government is dispatching all-party parliamentary delegations to 25 key nations, including UNSC members and future members, starting May 23. This 10-day outreach aims to counter Pakistan's narrative on terrorism and present a united Indian front. Senior MPs will lead the delegations, emphasizing India's zero tolerance for terrorism and commitment to national security on global platforms.
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