Early Times Report
JAMMU, Sept 1: Abhay Kumar Mahajan, IPS (Retd), Co-convener of J&K BJP Senior Citizen Cell and Chairman of the National Advisory Board NFJM, has hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strong and clear message at the 25th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), held in Tianjin, China.
Mahajan praised the Prime Minister for firmly exposing Pakistan's support to terrorism while addressing more than 20 foreign leaders and 10 heads of international organisations. PM Modi recalled the April 22 terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, in which 26 people were killed, and underscored that terrorism, remains the biggest challenge to global peace.
Highlighting India's approach towards SCO, the Prime Minister outlined three core pillars - Security, Connectivity, and Opportunity. He stressed that while India seeks cooperation under these pillars, terrorism, separatism and extremism pose serious obstacles. "Terrorism is not only a challenge to the security of one country, but a common threat to entire humanity," he said.
PM Modi also raised concern over terror financing and radicalisation, pointing out that India has been facing the brunt of terrorism for over four decades. He expressed gratitude to friendly nations that stood with India after the Pahalgam attack, noting the immense loss of innocent lives to terrorism.
The Prime Minister further reiterated India's resolve to move ahead with the mantra of Reform, Perform and Transform, turning challenges such as the Covid pandemic and global economic instability into opportunities. He also suggested the creation of a Civilizational Dialogue Forum under SCO to promote people-to-people ties and showcase ancient civilizations, art, literature, and traditions on the global stage.
Calling for peace, security, and stability as the foundation of prosperity, PM Modi urged member countries to take firm and coordinated action against terrorism in all its manifestations. Without naming any country, he underlined that there should be no double standards in dealing with terrorism and stressed accountability for those supporting cross-border terror.
Mahajan said the Prime Minister's "clear and bold stand" at the SCO sends out a strong message that terrorism must be opposed in all forms and colors, adding that it reflects India's duty towards humanity and its commitment to global peace. |
