India Mobilizes Diaspora in Japan to Deepen Global Outreach

India’s campaign to internationalize its stance against cross-border terrorism took a significant leap forward in Tokyo, where a cross-party parliamentary delegation met members of the Indian diaspora as part of an extensive diplomatic mission across global capitals.

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The visit to Japan, led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Jha and joined by Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, marks one of 33 diplomatic stops aimed at exposing Pakistan’s role in orchestrating terror activities and mobilizing international support for India’s zero-tolerance policy. The engagement in Tokyo focused heavily on energizing the Indian community to become active participants in spreading India’s message.

Speaking at the event hosted by the Indian Embassy, Banerjee drew a stark analogy: “If terrorism is a rabid dog, Pakistan is its wild handler.” His remarks emphasized the urgency of collective global action, echoing India's recent diplomatic dialogues in the UAE, Moscow, and Berlin.

The delegation reiterated India’s firm approach in dealing with cross-border threats. Referring to the April 22 Pahalgam attack, Banerjee underlined that The Resistance Front (TRF)—a proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba—was responsible, and highlighted Pakistan’s attempts to deflect attention from its links to the perpetrators. He referenced publicly available visuals of senior Pakistani army officers attending the funerals of militants targeted in retaliatory strikes during Operation Sindoor.

The Tokyo visit forms part of India’s expanding diplomatic blueprint, which includes promoting international alignment on anti-terror policy and countering misinformation. The messaging from Indian lawmakers was consistent: India remains committed to measured, responsible actions, but will no longer remain passive in the face of provocation. These sentiments mirror the tone seen in India's interventions at the United Nations Security Council and through pointed remarks by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.

The delegation called on Indian-origin communities in Japan to act as credible messengers of India’s viewpoint. “You live India, you breathe India. Be its voice abroad,” Banerjee told the gathering, urging attendees to use local platforms, social networks, and personal influence to raise awareness about Pakistan-backed terrorism.

The Indian embassy in Tokyo echoed this sentiment in a post on X, stating that the team had “reaffirmed India’s unwavering commitment to combating cross-border terrorism” and emphasized that “terror and talks cannot go together.” The outreach also reinforced the doctrine that “blood and water cannot flow together”—a diplomatic line previously articulated in India's messaging to hostile neighbors.

The Tokyo visit complements India’s broader strategic alignment with partners such as Germany and Japan, both of whom have expressed support for India’s self-defence principles and counterterror measures. Discussions are also underway for deeper collaborations such as the India-Japan-Russia research consortium on terrorism.

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