India, May 21 -- Two of the seven multi-party delegations, which will inform interlocutors around the world about India's approach to combating Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and explain the rationale behind Operation Sindoor, departed for Southeast Asia and Africa on Wednesday.

The seven delegations will fan out to different regions of the world over the next few days and interact with ministers, political leaders, lawmakers, think tanks and the media to raise the heat on Pakistan for its support for cross-border terrorism directed against India. They will also underline the need to hold Pakistan and its military establishment accountable for supporting terror groups.

The first delegation led by Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha le...