SCO Meet: PM Modi Questions Pakistan PM’s Silence on Terror, Cites Pahalgam Attack
At the SCO Meet, PM Modi cited the Pahalgam terror attack, stressing no double standards on terror, even as Pakistan PM attended the summit.
SCO Meet 2025: PM Modi Targets Pakistan PM, Says Open Terror Support Cannot Be Acceptable While Citing Pahalgam Attack
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2025 turned into a defining moment for India’s stance on terrorism when Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the pressing question: “Can open terror support be acceptable?” His remarks, delivered in the presence of Pakistan PM, followed the deadly April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 innocent lives. The incident has reshaped India’s diplomatic messaging in multilateral forums, with terrorism becoming the central theme of Modi’s address.
The joint SCO declaration strongly condemned the Pahalgam attack, with all member states expressing condolences to the families of victims. The document was unambiguous in its demand that the perpetrators, sponsors, and organisers of such attacks must be brought to justice. For India, this declaration carried added significance as it underscored a long-standing demand—eliminating double standards when addressing terrorism.
PM Modi made it clear that terrorism in any form cannot be justified or ignored, regardless of geopolitical considerations. While not directly naming Pakistan, his pointed references left little doubt about whom his words were directed at. “The fight against terrorism requires unity, and SCO has a vital role. No double standard is acceptable,” Modi said, ensuring the issue was placed at the forefront of the summit’s agenda.
The Pahalgam attack had been a matter of grave concern for New Delhi. Before PM Modi’s visit to China for the SCO Meet, the external affairs ministry had already stated that India expected strong condemnation of the strike. The attack not only killed civilians but also reinforced India’s assertion that cross-border terrorism continues to destabilize the region. With Pakistan sitting at the same table as Russia, China, and other SCO members, Modi’s firm words carried diplomatic weight.
India has consistently accused Pakistan of harboring terrorists and aiding groups that carry out violent attacks on Indian soil. Modi’s remarks highlighted the contradiction in the global fight against terrorism—some nations call for unity against terror on international platforms but continue to support extremist elements behind closed doors. He reiterated that the world cannot afford selective action and must reject terror in all its forms.
His comments were not just about condemnation; they were also a call for accountability. Over a month after the Pahalgam incident, Modi had openly accused Pakistan of waging a proxy war through terrorism. “While India believes in tourism, Pakistan considers terrorism as tourism. Those who promoted terrorism have destroyed their own future,” he said earlier, in an appeal that extended beyond politics to the people of Pakistan.
At the SCO summit, this sentiment was amplified further. Modi’s statement urging Pakistani nationals to reject violence and embrace peace was a reminder that terrorism harms not just the immediate victims but also the long-term progress of nations that foster it. By comparing India’s growth into the world’s fourth-largest economy with Pakistan’s economic and political challenges, Modi sought to underline the futility of policies built around extremist support.
The broader SCO declaration also reflected India’s position, emphasizing that terrorism, in all its manifestations, must be fought collectively. It called upon the international community to curb cross-border terrorist movements and stressed that using terror as a political tool is unacceptable. This aligns closely with India’s long-held demand that global organizations take a firmer stance against states that shelter or endorse terror networks.
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The SCO Meet thus became a platform for India to once again underline its uncompromising position on terrorism, even in the presence of Pakistan’s leadership. While diplomacy often involves restraint, Modi’s assertive tone showed that New Delhi is unwilling to soften its message when innocent lives are at stake. The Pahalgam attack was not just an assault on India but a test for the international community’s resolve against terrorism. For India, and particularly for PM Modi, the summit was an opportunity to remind the world that terror has no justification, and open support for it cannot, and should not, be tolerated.
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