India Sends Strong Anti-Terror Message to Japan Through Parliamentary Delegation

Tokyo – A high-level all-party parliamentary delegation from India, led by MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, met with members of the Indian diaspora and Japanese dignitaries in Tokyo on Saturday. The visit aimed to present a united front against terrorism and reinforce India’s firm stance on cross-border attacks.

During an interaction at the Indian Embassy in Tokyo, the delegation invoked the phrase “blood and water cannot flow together” — a powerful metaphor highlighting India’s core message that terrorism and dialogue cannot go hand-in-hand. The statement resonated strongly with the Indian community in Japan, who were urged to actively share and promote India’s zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism.

The delegation spoke in detail about the recent terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22 and India’s decisive response through Operation Sindoor, which targeted terrorist bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The Indian Embassy in Japan posted on social media platform X: “The delegation presented a unified front of India, clearly explained Pakistan’s role in the horrific terrorist attacks in Pahalgam on April 22, and how India responded strongly with Operation Sindoor. They emphasized that India stands united against terrorism and that peace and terror cannot coexist.”

The MPs encouraged the diaspora to act as ambassadors of India’s anti-terror policy, urging them to share the message across their communities in Japan. “They reaffirmed India’s firm resolve to fight cross-border terrorism and asked the diaspora to raise awareness and solidarity in every corner of Japan,” a statement from the embassy read.

In addition, the delegation expressed gratitude to the Indian community for their recent tributes to the victims of the Pahalgam attack. The memorial, organized at the embassy, reflected the collective grief and commitment of the diaspora to India’s fight against terrorism. “The tribute echoed the sentiment of ‘Never Forget, Never Forgive,’ which captures the national mood,” the embassy added.

Earlier in the day, the delegation also engaged with political leaders, government officials, and academics from Japan at a dinner hosted by Indian Ambassador Sibi George at India House. The discussions revolved around India’s security challenges, particularly the threat posed by cross-border terrorism, and its global efforts to build strategic partnerships to counter it.

“This visit is a part of India’s broader international outreach to build awareness and cooperation on security concerns, especially the issue of state-sponsored terrorism,” said an official familiar with the visit.

The delegation comprises nine members from across the political spectrum, demonstrating bipartisan consensus on national security. Along with Sanjay Kumar Jha, the group includes BJP MPs Aparajita Sarangi, Brij Lal, Pradhan Barua, Hemang Joshi; AITC MP Abhishek Banerjee; CPI(M) MP John Brittas; former External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid; and former diplomat Mohan Kumar.

While in Japan, the delegation is also scheduled to meet officials and think tanks to strengthen diplomatic relations and build mutual understanding on security cooperation. After Japan, the delegation is expected to visit other East Asian nations as part of India’s campaign to gain global support against terrorism and state-sponsored violence.

By combining grassroots-level community engagement with diplomatic outreach, India is sending a clear and consistent message: it will not tolerate terrorism, and it expects its partners and citizens around the world to support this stand.