“Ten Days for the Nation: When Politics United Against Terror”
A Rare Moment of Unity: Operation Sindoor and the All‑Party Delegations
In July 2025, India witnessed something unusual in its political life. Following Operation Sindoor, launched after the Pahalgam terror attack, the government decided to send seven all‑party delegations abroad to explain India’s position on terrorism. This was not just about diplomacy; it was about showing the world that India speaks with one voice when it comes to fighting terror.
Supriya Sule, an opposition MP, recalled how Union Minister Kiren Rijiju rang her up and said: “Supriya, you will have to give ten days for the country.” Surprised, she asked how this would work. Rijiju explained that Prime Minister Modi had shown “a big heart” by appointing opposition leaders to head delegations, rather than keeping the spotlight only on ruling party MPs.
This gesture mattered. Leaders from across the political spectrum – Shashi Tharoor, Asaduddin Owaisi, Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Baijayant Panda, and Supriya Sule herself – were chosen to lead missions to 32 countries. Their task was to brief foreign governments and institutions, including the United Nations and the European Union, about India’s stance on terrorism.
The symbolism was powerful. By involving opposition leaders, the government strengthened India’s credibility abroad. It showed that terrorism is not a partisan issue but a national one. At home, it reassured citizens that when the country faces a threat, politics can be set aside for the greater good.
Operation Sindoor was therefore more than a military response. It was also a diplomatic and political experiment in inclusiveness. For once, India’s leaders stood together, and that unity sent a strong message both to the world and to the people of India.
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