External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday asserted that India has consistently worked to expose Pakistan’s long-standing support for terrorism to the international community. Addressing the Lok Sabha during a discussion on Operation Sindoor, he emphasised that New Delhi not only highlighted Islamabad’s troubling history but also succeeded in revealing its “true face” to the world. Jaishankar underlined that India maintains a policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism and has taken strong diplomatic steps to ensure that the global community understands Pakistan’s role in sheltering and promoting terror outfits. “We told the world leaders our zero tolerance against terrorism. we have the right to defend,” he added. 

Jaishankar also made it clear in the Lok Sabha that India’s response to terrorism originating from Pakistan will go far beyond Operation Sindoor. “India’s response to terrorism emanating from across the border will not end with Operation Sindoor. We will take whatever action is necessary to protect our citizens and interests,” he added. Reinforcing India’s tough stance on national security, the External Affairs Minister confirmed that visa restrictions on Pakistani nationals will continue. “These measures are part of our broader strategy to deal with the threat of terrorism,” he added.