NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, part of an all-party delegation visiting Malaysia, on Sunday said that any dialogue with Pakistan should focus solely on reclaiming Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). Speaking to the Indian diaspora in Kuala Lumpur, TMC’s Banerjee specified the need for a hardline stance against cross-border terrorism. “If the Indian government wishes to hold talks with Pakistan, then it must be strictly about one issue — reclaiming PoJK. Otherwise, this cycle of terrorism and conflict will persist,” Banerjee said.He also pointed to widely circulated social media images showing senior Pakistani military officials attending funerals of terrorists targeted in recent Indian strikes, calling it undeniable evidence of Pakistan’s support for terrorism.“We are here with all the evidence. There are photos of Pakistan army generals participating in the funerals of terrorists. What more proof does the world need?” he added.Among those seen leading funeral prayers was Hafiz Abdul Rauf, a top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander and a US-designated global terrorist. Rauf has long been linked to LeT’s terror operations, including the 2008 Mumbai attacks.Despite being from the opposition, TMC leader highlighted that national security transcends party lines. “I may belong to the Trinamool Congress, but here, I represent India. When it comes to national security and sovereignty, I stand with my country, not with political interests,” he said.TMC MP Banerjee further urged the diaspora to support Kashmir’s economy in defiance of Pakistan’s destabilisation efforts. “Pakistan wanted to hurt India’s economy through terrorism. Let’s do the opposite, help Kashmir flourish. When you visit India, extend your stay by 3-4 days just for Kashmir,” he appealed.The all-party delegation, led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, is part of India’s global outreach following Operation Sindoor, a strong military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. The team includes MPs from BJP, Congress, CPM, and other parties and has so far visited Indonesia, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, and now Malaysia.
