Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reached out to Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, following the veteran politician’s sudden illness during an official diplomatic visit to Kuwait. Azad is currently under medical supervision and in stable condition, according to official sources.
PM Modi personally called Azad to enquire about his health and wished him a speedy recovery, acknowledging his key role in India’s international outreach efforts to counter terrorism propaganda emanating from Pakistan.
Azad, a former Union minister, is part of a multi-party Indian delegation tasked with conveying India’s zero-tolerance policy on cross-border terrorism to key global partners. The delegation is currently on a diplomatic tour across West Asia and North Africa following the recent India–Pakistan military face-off.
Azad’s Diplomatic Impact Recognized
BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda, who is leading the delegation that includes Azad, confirmed on Tuesday that the DPAP leader is under observation and recovering well. “His contributions to our meetings in Bahrain and Kuwait were highly impactful,” said Panda. “He is disappointed at being bedridden but remains committed to India’s message.”
The delegation has been engaging leaders and officials in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Algeria, underscoring India’s position as a victim of cross-border terrorism, especially in the wake of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 dead.
India Launches Global Anti-Terror Campaign
The government had dispatched seven multi-party delegations to world capitals in response to the four-day military escalation with Pakistan in early May, part of Operation Sindoor, aimed at neutralizing terror infrastructure. These efforts are also intended to counter Pakistan’s international narrative, which seeks to portray India as the aggressor.
The delegations, comprising leaders from across party lines, are delivering a unified national message—India stands firm on zero tolerance for terrorism, and will no longer accept cross-border provocations in silence.
Strategic Diplomacy Amid Crisis
Azad’s presence in the delegation was seen as crucial, given his experience and diplomatic stature. Officials described his speeches in Bahrain and Kuwait as “resonant and well-received.”
A senior MEA official said, “Our message has been clear: Pakistan must dismantle the terror networks it harbors. These delegations are reinforcing this message at the highest levels of international diplomacy.”
