PM Modi Raises Khalistani Extremism Issue with UK PM, Seeks Legal Action - The Statesman
PM Modi and UK PM Starmer agreed to joint legal measures against Khalistani extremism, emphasizing that radicalism must not exploit democratic freedoms, officials said.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met in Mumbai today for official talks that included a detailed discussion on Khalistani extremism.
- Modi raised the issue against a backdrop of recent events, including a security breach during S Jaishankar's March visit to London and global concerns over radicalism.
- Both leaders unequivocally denounced terrorism and violent extremism, emphasizing that such activities must not be tolerated or allowed to misuse the freedoms inherent in democratic nations.
- The joint statement called for 'zero tolerance for terrorism' and noted Starmer's condemnation of the April 2025 Pahalgam attack, while Modi expressed condolences for the Manchester incident earlier this month.
- They agreed to intensify cooperation on counter-terrorism, economic engagement, and support for India's bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat, highlighting ongoing FTA ratification and innovation initiatives.
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PM Modi Flags Khalistani Extremism To UK's Keir Starmer: 'No Space For Radicalism In Democracies'
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Radicalism has no space in democratic societies: PM Modi urges British counterpart to act against Khalistanis
The issue of Khalistani extremism was discussed in detail during a meeting held today between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Keir Starmer, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Thursday. PM Modi emphasised that radicalism and violent extremism have no place in democratic societies. The British Prime Minister, accompanied by a delegation of 125 of the UK's most prominent business leaders, entrepreneurs, and educationist…
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