𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐖𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐘𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐍𝐮𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥: 𝐉𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐚𝐫

Vadodara, May 31: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar asserted that India will never yield to nuclear threats, firmly condemning Pakistan’s tactics and reaffirming the country’s uncompromising stance on terrorism.

Speaking at the convocation ceremony for foreign students at Parul University in Vadodara, Gujarat, Jaishankar emphasized that India’s national interest remains the top priority. “We will never give in to nuclear blackmail. Decisions are and will continue to be made in India’s national interest,” he stated.

He strongly condemned the April Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 people, including a Nepali national, describing it as an attempt to disrupt the region’s tourism and foster religious discord. He said such brutality required a decisive and forceful response—one that India delivered.

“The epicentres of terrorism are no longer untouchable. Our zero tolerance for terrorism is now evident in our actions,” he said, pointing out that India’s response to recent attacks demonstrates a stronger national resolve than in the past, including post-26/11 Mumbai.

Jaishankar also drew attention to global issues affecting the Global South, highlighting how the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine conflict exposed vulnerabilities in health and energy security, as well as food and fertilizer supply chains.

He called for stronger international cooperation in a pluralistic world and reiterated India’s commitment to the principle of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the world is one family). He reaffirmed India’s advocacy for the Global South, emphasizing shared challenges and aspirations.

India had launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack, targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and PoJK.