NEW DELHI / SEOUL: Speaking at the Asia Leadership Conference (ALC) in South Korea, AAP MP Raghav Chadha declared that Operation Sindoor was not just a military strike—it was a message. “India does not seek conflict, but will never shy away from defending its people,” Raghav Chadha said, calling for a united global front against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. Hailing the operation as proof that India can strike deep and dismantle terror safe havens, he asserted, “Zero tolerance is India’s new doctrine.”

Raghav Chadha at ALC: India Will Not Spare Terror Infrastructure

Addressing the Asian Leadership Conference—Asia’s premier global forum dubbed the “Davos of the East”—MP Raghav Chadha emphasized the need for global solidarity in the fight against terrorism. “India, for the last several weeks, has been mourning the tragic loss of 26 innocent civilians who were brutally killed in a terrorist attack in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, in a place called Pahalgam. But even as we mourn these lives lost, India has emerged as a decisive, resolute nation, demonstrating a paradigm shift in the way we deal with terrorists, terror infrastructure, and rogue nations,” he said.

ALC : Operation Sindoor: India Strikes Back to Protect Peace

Referring to the recent military operation, Raghav Chadha declared: “What the Indian government and the Indian armed forces demonstrated through the military operation called Operation Sindoor is that we stand for peace. But if anyone attempts to disturb the peace within our country—causing injury or death to our people—we will not spare the terror infrastructure, wherever it may be. Accordingly, cross-border strikes were carried out, and as a result, terror infrastructure across the border was destroyed.” Echoing India’s dual legacy of peace and courage, the Rajya Sabha MP said, “We come from the land of Mahatma Gandhi, who taught us non-violence and peace. But we also come from the land of Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh and Subhash Chandra Bose, who shook the very foundations of the British Empire during colonial rule.”

Operation Sindoor: India’s Global Message Against Terrorism

He continued, “Therefore, I believe this is the right forum to call for the organisation of a global alliance to ensure that the world becomes free from terror and that no safe havens exist for terrorist infrastructure. That, I believe, is the message that has gone out loud and clear from Operation Sindoor and other military operations.” Sharing a video from his address at the ALC on his ‘X’, Raghav Chadha stated: “At the global stage, I called upon the world to join hands and build a united global front against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. Today, at the prestigious Asian Leadership Conference in South Korea, where leaders from more than 47 nations come together, I put forth India’s message loud and clear: We are not the nation that absorbs attacks—we respond with cross border strikes and precision. Operation Sindoor proved that India will strike deep, destroy terror, and dismantle terror safe havens.” “There’s been a paradigm shift. India has adopted a proactive and preemptive counter-terrorism doctrine, demonstrating a clear willingness to conduct cross-border strikes against terrorist infrastructure. Operation Sindoor wasn’t just a military operation. It was a message: India will not tolerate terror. We do not seek conflict. But we will never shy away from defending our people. Time now for all of us to form a Global Alliance Against Terror: India believes terrorism anywhere, is a threat to peace everywhere,” concluded the post.

AAP’s Raghav Chadha to Speak at Prestigious ALC 2025 in Seoul

Raghav Chadha invited to deliver keynote at Asia’s premier leadership forum alongside 320 global leaders and 2,500 delegates in Seoul Chosun Media and the Center for Asia Leadership, co-hosts of the prestigious Asian Leadership Conference (ALC) 2025, have invited AAP’s Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha to serve as a distinguished keynote speaker at the event, scheduled for May 21–22, 2025, in Seoul, South Korea. Widely recognized as Asia’s premier platform for global dialogue, many refer to the ALC as the “Davos of the East.” The conference brings together more than 320 global leaders. It also includes over 2,500 delegates from politics, business, academia, and civil society. They meet to discuss the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing Asia today. As a speaker and attendee, Raghav Chadha joins an illustrious lineup of global figures who have graced this event in the past. This list includes names such as former U.S. Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Former U.K. Prime Ministers Boris Johnson and David Cameron have also attended. Netflix CEO Reed Hastings and Blackstone CEO Steve Schwarzman are among others who have graced past editions of the conference.

Raghav Chadha to Share Global Stage at ALC 2025 with World Leaders

This year, Raghav Chadha will be on the same global stage as the former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. His name is Rishi Sunak. He will also be with the President & CEO of The Asia Foundation, Laurel E. Miller. He will also share it with the former Prime Minister of Australia, Tony Abbott. Additionally, he will be alongside the Executive Vice President of Milken Institute International, Laura Lacey. This includes the former Secretary of State for the U.S., Mike Pompeo. He will also share it with the Director of Economic Strategy and Operations Unit at RAND, Daniel Egel. The stage includes Dean Williams, who is the Founding Member of Harvard Center for Public Leadership. It also includes Shawna Novak, the Executive Director of The Canada International Scientific Exchange Program, among others. The theme for ALC 2025, “The Rise of Nations: Pathways to Great Prosperity,” marks a historic moment. Korea commemorates the 80th anniversary of its liberation. It also marks the 75th anniversary of the Korean War. The event will explore strategies to build resilience in the face of the poly-crises era. These include health, climate, and geopolitical conflict. Raghav Chadha has been invited to speak on:

1. The New Political Vanguard: Young Leaders Reshaping Governance in Asia

Raghav Chadha was elected as a Member of Parliament at 33 years old. He became the youngest Rajya Sabha MP in history. He rose within national politics at a young age. His rise was merit-driven, early, and meteoric due to his personal journey in politics. He has stellar policy credentials. Because of this, he will be speaking on the theme of ‘New Political Vanguard: Young Leaders Reshaping Governance in Asia’. He is excited to share his own vision of how the youth can participate in politics. He will also present a blueprint of what governance systems around the globe can do to encourage this.

2. Crisis-Proofing Nations: Health, Climate, and Conflict in a Poly-crisis Era

Raghav Chadha’s role in the Delhi Government created a sizable impact on primary healthcare accessibility. Initiatives like Mohalla Clinics positively contributed to this change. These efforts bolstered health resilience, a model critically proven during the COVID-19 response. Furthermore, his efforts in ensuring clean water and sanitation directly addressed health risks, securing public health and safety for all. This practical governance experience and expertise makes him the perfect candidate for the theme of poly-crises. Notably, the World Economic Forum recently selected Raghav Chadha as a Young Global Leader (YGL)—a distinction it awards to the world’s most promising leaders under the age of 40 for their contributions to shaping a better future. His inclusion in the WEF YGL community reinforces his growing stature as a global voice for democratic governance, youth leadership, and cross-border cooperation.