Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Abhishek Banerjee has delivered a scathing condemnation of Pakistan, calling it the “wild handler” of terrorism during his speech in Tokyo, Japan. Banerjee, part of an all-party delegation, emphasized that India refuses to bow down to fear and urged the global community to unite against terrorism.
Banerjee’s Strong Remarks on Pakistan’s Role in Terrorism
Speaking at an event hosted by the Indian Embassy in Japan, Banerjee stated:
“If terrorism is a rabid dog, Pakistan is its vile handler. We must first unite the world to tackle this wild handler—else it will continue to breed more rabid dogs.”
Banerjee highlighted that India’s response to terrorism has been precise, calculated, and non-escalatory, reinforcing the country’s zero-tolerance stance.
India’s Response to the Pahalgam Attack
Banerjee’s remarks come in the wake of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives. India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting nine terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The strikes were followed by Pakistan’s retaliatory attempts on Indian military bases, which India strongly countered.
Call for Global Action Against Terrorism
Banerjee urged the Indian diaspora in Japan to act as proponents of India’s message in the global fight against terrorism. He emphasized that Pakistan has repeatedly attempted to obscure Lashkar-e-Taiba’s role in terror attacks, despite public domain images showing Pakistani army officials attending funerals of slain terrorists.
India’s Diplomatic Outreach
The delegation to Japan, led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Jha, is part of India’s Operation Sindoor global outreach, aimed at exposing Pakistan’s role in cross-border terrorism. The initiative involves seven multi-party delegations visiting 33 global capitals to reinforce India’s stance on terrorism.
