In a strongly worded address at the Rising Bharat Summit held in Delhi, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar directly called out Pakistan for promoting terrorism in the region, particularly against India. He cautioned that any country which starts a terrorism industry will ultimately fall prey to it.

“All sensible people have maintained that if you start a terrorism industry, you will be consumed by it, and that is what we are seeing today.” — S Jaishankar

He added that this is not just a claim from India’s side but rather an accepted fact, as people within Pakistan have publicly admitted to sponsoring terror activities against India. According to Jaishankar, these are not baseless accusations, but confessions made proudly on Pakistani soil.

On Balochistan and finger-pointing

Speaking about the Balochistan issue, Jaishankar acknowledged the ongoing suffering of the local population and the human rights concerns there. However, he expressed concern that any attempt by India to raise this issue is met with accusations and blame-shifting.

“People are suffering there but if we say anything, there will be finger-pointing,” Jaishankar said.

He highlighted the double standards of Pakistan, which accuses India of meddling in Balochistan while ignoring the blatant support it gives to cross-border terrorism.

Direct comparison to personal betrayal

In a sharp analogy aimed at exposing the hypocrisy of regional cooperation with Pakistan, Jaishankar responded to a question about the future of SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) with a rhetorical question:

“Would you be OK if we were nice to each other in the morning and I come and attack your house at night?”

The remark drew attention to how normal diplomatic engagements with Pakistan are impossible when it continues to support terrorism as a state policy.

India welcomes US court decision on Tahawwur Rana

Switching gears to international legal cooperation, Jaishankar commented on the US Supreme Court’s decision to allow the extradition of Tahawwur Rana to India. Tahawwur Hussain Rana is one of the accused conspirators in the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks, which claimed 166 innocent lives.

“There is nothing new on the Tahawwur Hussain Rana issue and India welcomes the decision by the American legal process,” said Jaishankar.

The decision by the US Supreme Court to reject Rana's appeal against extradition marks a major step forward in India’s efforts to bring justice to the victims of 26/11.

Broader implications of Jaishankar’s remarks

The statements made by Jaishankar at the Rising Bharat Summit underscore a few critical themes:

• India’s strong diplomatic posture against terrorism.

• No tolerance for false equivalence or soft diplomacy with a state that uses terrorism as a tool.

• Support for regional peace, but not at the cost of national security.

His remarks are especially relevant at a time when Pakistan is facing internal instability, including attacks on its own soil, such as the recent train hijack in Balochistan. The rising domestic violence is a reflection of what Jaishankar described as the “terrorism industry consuming its own creator.”

India's consistent policy on terrorism

India has consistently taken a firm position against terrorism on all global platforms, including the UN, G20, and Bilateral dialogues. Jaishankar’s message fits into this broader strategic vision, signaling:

• Continued diplomatic pressure on countries that shelter terrorists.

• Increased cooperation with global allies, such as the United States, to prosecute offenders.

• A clear narrative against Pakistan’s duplicity—calling for peace in public forums while facilitating violence behind the scenes.

Conclusion

Jaishankar’s statements at the Rising Bharat Summit offer a bold diplomatic narrative—unapologetically confronting Pakistan’s role in terrorism while backing it with facts and global legal processes. His words reflect India’s evolving global stature, where it not only condemns terror but also ensures justice is delivered, as seen in the Tahawwur Rana case.

This event strengthens India’s counter-terrorism agenda and sets the tone for future diplomatic engagements in the region and beyond.

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