From Nehru to Modi: Kanimozhi-Led MPs Take Strong Stand Against Pakistan in Russia

May 25, 2025 Komal Das

A multi-party Indian delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi visited Moscow to secure Russia’s support against terrorism, focusing on terror from Pakistan

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The delegation sensitised Russian officials on Operation Sindoor and the aftermath of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people

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Russia reiterated its strong commitment to an “uncompromising joint fight” against terrorism and pledged closer cooperation at the UN, BRICS, and SCO

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Kanimozhi called Pakistan’s nuclear threat inadmissible and vowed India will respond decisively to any military escalation by Pakistan

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The delegation highlighted India’s suffering from state-sponsored terrorism and stressed the need for global awareness and solidarity

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Kanimozhi said India seeks peace talks only if Pakistan stops protecting terrorists and halts terror attacks on India

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They held extensive talks with Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko, former PM Mikhail Fradkov, and key members of the Russian Parliament

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Veteran diplomat Manjeev Puri pointed out difficulties in peace talks due to Pakistan’s political structure and urged international community help under the UN charter

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Before leaving Moscow, the delegation paid tribute at the statue of Mahatma Gandhi and prepared to continue their five-nation tour on cross-border terrorism

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Tensions escalated after India’s May 7 strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and PoK, following Pakistani attacks on Indian military bases on May 8-10; a ceasefire was later agreed upon

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