India's G20 Presidency Contrasted With Pakistan's Support for Terrorism
Priyanka Chaturvedi, a Member of Parliament from Shiv Sena (UBT), has strongly condemned Pakistan for harboring and supporting terrorism during a speech addressed to the Indian diaspora in London. Chaturvedi, part of an all-party Indian delegation promoting the country’s anti-terrorism stance, made pointed remarks highlighting Pakistan’s role in sheltering top terrorists worldwide.
Accusations Against Pakistan
Chaturvedi emphasized, "While India hosts the G20 summit successfully, Pakistan hosts the T20—the ‘top 20 terrorists’ worldwide," referring to Pakistan's alleged state policy of supporting terrorist groups. She further accused Pakistan of duplicity, saying the country "shakes hands with you and then bites you on your back." This statement underscores Pakistan’s complex diplomatic relations, particularly its covert support for terrorists despite international alliances.
Highlighting historical facts, she recalled the case of Osama bin Laden, the mastermind behind the September 11, 2001, attacks, who was found and eliminated in a hideout within Pakistan. Chaturvedi urged the audience to watch documentaries revealing how he was reportedly aided, financed, and sheltered within Pakistani territory.
Delegation’s Mission to Expose Terrorism
Chaturvedi is part of a multi-party delegation tasked with taking India’s anti-terrorism message to 33 global capitals. This initiative launched after the deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam region on April 22, 2025, which resulted in 26 fatalities.
The delegation, led by senior political figures including Ravi Shankar Prasad and other MPs across party lines, aims to raise awareness about terrorism originating from Pakistan and promote India's zero-tolerance policy toward terrorism.
Free Trade Agreement vs. ‘Free Terrorism Arrangement’
In a stark comparison, Chaturvedi noted that while India is actively engaging in Free Trade Agreements (FTA), exemplified by recent discussions with the United Kingdom, Pakistan is allegedly involved in fostering a “Free Terrorism Arrangement” at an international level. This analogy was used to highlight the contrasting paths taken by the two neighboring countries.
Key Takeaways
- India successfully hosted the G20 summit during its presidency year.
- Pakistan is accused of harboring the world’s top terrorists, including historical figures like Osama bin Laden.
- India’s delegation is actively promoting a global anti-terrorism message.
- The initiative follows the April 2025 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam area.
- India is entering FTAs worldwide, while Pakistan is accused of supporting terrorism internationally.
This campaign forms part of India’s broader diplomatic effort to isolate terrorism sponsors and consolidate global support for counter-terrorism measures.
