The Modi government has formed seven delegations, including political leaders, diplomats, and experts, to seek international support after a conflict with Pakistan.
These delegations aim to highlight India's unity and pluralism in contrast to Pakistan’s ideology, especially its two-nation theory that promotes religious division.
The diverse makeup of the delegations reflects India’s founding vision of coexistence among religions, castes, and regions, reinforcing its identity as a secular democracy.
Pakistan’s decline and India’s rise in various sectors underscore the strength of India’s inclusive model over Pakistan’s divisive approach.
However, after the Pahalgam attack, some global reactions failed to acknowledge this distinction, placing India and Pakistan on the same footing.
The government’s initiative is timely and wise, but internal political friction—such as disputes over Congress representation and BJP’s “anti-national” rhetoric—undermines the unity message.
Congress should support the nomination of Shashi Tharoor, a qualified diplomat, and avoid politicising the process to maintain a united front internationally.
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