Republic Day: EU Troops at Parade Sends Khalistani and ISI Networks into Panic

New Delhi: India’s 77th Republic Day has marked a milestone in strengthening ties with the European Union (EU), causing concern among Khalistani organizations and Pakistan’s ISI. The presence of EU leaders and their military contingent at the parade signals growing India-Europe cooperation, threatening the narratives propagated by anti-India networks.

EU Leaders and Troops at Parade
For the first time, a European Union military contingent participated alongside Indian armed forces at the Republic Day parade on Kartavya Path. EU Council President Antonio Luis Santos da Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen attended as chief guests. Their presence, coupled with the military display, underscored India’s global standing and sovereignty, sending a clear signal to adversarial groups.

Impact on Khalistani and ISI Networks
Sources cited by CNN-News18 report that Khalistani militants and ISI operatives are deeply unsettled by the EU’s visible engagement with India. The presence of European dignitaries highlighted India’s efforts to expose the links between violent Khalistani groups and other terrorist networks, undermining the anti-India narrative these organizations rely on.

Strengthening India-Europe Ties
The parade and upcoming India-EU summit, including a long-pending Free Trade Agreement announcement, demonstrate Europe’s interest in strategic partnership with India. Even non-EU countries like Norway have praised the deepening India-EU ties, signaling growing European support for India.

Khalistani Fears in Europe
According to officials, these developments have caused fear among Khalistani groups that their networks in Europe could face scrutiny and weakening, limiting their ability to advance anti-India agendas abroad. The EU’s coordinated approach with India reflects the growing global consensus against terrorism and cross-border extremist networks.