Zero Tolerance Against Terrorism: Jaishankar’s Strong Message

International Desk

Washington DC, July 2, 2025: During his recent visit to America, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar delivered a strong message emphasizing a policy of zero tolerance against terrorism. While inaugurating an exhibition titled “Human Cost of Terrorism” at the United Nations headquarters on Monday (June 30, local time), he stated, “The world must unite and take a firm stand against terrorism. No country should use it as a state policy, as it ultimately harms everyone.”

Jaishankar specifically referenced the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, which killed 26 innocent tourists, calling it an “economic war” aimed at destroying Kashmir’s tourism sector. He described the attack as “heinous” and noted that the UN Security Council had strongly condemned the incident, demanding that the perpetrators be brought to justice. India subsequently conducted “Operation Sindoor,” targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, resulting in the deaths of over 100 terrorists from groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammed, Lashkar-e-Taiba, and Hizbul Mujahideen.

In an interview with Newsweek CEO Dev Pragad in New York, Jaishankar said, “India will no longer bow to nuclear blackmail. We have made it clear that there will be no leniency for terrorists, and governments that support or fund them will not be spared.” He compared the infrastructure of Pakistan-based terrorist organizations to “corporate headquarters,” stating that they operate openly in urban areas and their existence is widely known.

Ahead of the Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting, he expressed hope that Quad members like the U.S., Australia, and Japan would understand and support India’s stance against terrorism. He further emphasized, “Victims of terrorism and its sponsors can never be equated.”

Jaishankar’s remarks reflect India’s uncompromising policy against terrorism, sending a clear message to the international community. He stated, “Terrorism anywhere is a threat to peace everywhere.”

The exhibition, displayed at the UN from June 30 to July 3 and July 7 to 11, highlights the horrors of terrorism through events such as the 1993 Mumbai bombings, the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, and the Pahalgam attack. Jaishankar remarked, “This exhibition is not just a collection of photos or videos; it is a statement of our shared humanity.”

India’s firm stance has become a topic of discussion on the global stage, and Jaishankar’s statements make it clear that India will not compromise in its fight against terrorism.