'Terrorism In The Name Of Religion Must Stop': Shrikant Shinde's Team Secures Sierra Leone's Support

Last Updated:May 31, 2025, 17:06 IST

Shinde led an all-party Indian delegation as part of India’s diplomatic efforts to raise global awareness about the growing threat of terrorism

The delegation met with key figures in Sierra Leone’s government, including the vice president, speaker of parliament, deputy minister of defence, national security coordinator, and foreign affairs officials. Pic/News18

In a sharp and uncompromising message delivered from an international platform, Member of Parliament Shrikant Shinde condemned terrorism perpetrated in the name of religion and issued a stark warning to Pakistan. Referencing the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, Shinde stated, “The attackers targeted victims based on their religion—verifying whether they were Hindu or Muslim before opening fire. The aim was clear: to disturb India’s social harmony. This must stop."

Shinde affirmed that India has adopted a zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism and is taking decisive action to expose and isolate state sponsors of cross-border terrorism.

The statement was made during a high-level visit to Sierra Leone from May 28 to 30, 2025, where Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde led an all-party Indian delegation as part of India’s diplomatic efforts to raise global awareness about the growing threat of terrorism. The delegation met with key figures in Sierra Leone’s government, including the vice president, speaker of parliament, deputy minister of defence, national security coordinator, and foreign affairs officials.

During these meetings, Shinde reiterated India’s zero-tolerance stance on terrorism and called for unified global action. The Pahalgam attack was unanimously condemned by Sierra Leone’s Parliament, which also observed a moment of silence for the victims. Sierra Leone’s vice president, Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh, expressed solidarity with India and condemned the cowardly attack. Deputy defence minister Colonel (Retired) Muana Brima Massaquoi and deputy opposition leader Daniel Brima Koroma echoed similar sentiments, with a strong call for African nations to unite and confront terrorism collectively.

MP Shinde also engaged with foreign diplomats based in Sierra Leone, urging coordinated international action against nations that support or sponsor terrorism. “Those who aid and sponsor cross-border terrorism must face consequences," he declared.

The Indian delegation also interacted with the Indian diaspora and local media in Sierra Leone, reinforcing the strong ties between the two countries. The visit concluded with a united call for collaborative efforts at the United Nations and other international forums to safeguard global peace and take a firm stance against terrorism.

Mayuresh Ganapatye

Mayuresh Ganapatye, News Editor at News18.com, writes on politics and civic issues, as well as human interests stories. He has been covering Maharashtra and Goa for more than a decade. He previously worked with...Read More

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