New Delhi, May 17, 2025: In a powerful diplomatic move following Operation Sindoor, the Indian government has appointed senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor to lead a high-level, all-party delegation tasked with delivering India’s strong anti-terrorism message to key global partners, including members of the UN Security Council.
This outreach follows the deadly April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives. India responded on May 7 with targeted strikes on terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) under Operation Sindoor, neutralizing over 100 terrorists linked to groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), and Hizbul Mujahideen.
“In Moments That Matter, Bharat Stands United”
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju praised the move as “a powerful reflection of national unity above politics.” He confirmed that seven delegations will visit major global capitals starting May 23 to emphasize India’s zero-tolerance approach to terrorism.
Tharoor Leads the Pack – Opposition, NDA MPs Included
Despite facing criticism from within his party for praising the Centre’s actions, Tharoor accepted the role with pride. “When national interest is involved, and my services are required, I will not be found wanting,” he posted on X.
The delegation also includes:
- Kanimozhi Karunanidhi (DMK)
- Supriya Sule (NCP – Sharad Pawar faction)
- Ravi Shankar Prasad (BJP)
- Baijayant Panda (BJP)
- Sanjay Kumar Jha (JDU)
- Shrikant Shinde (Shiv Sena – NDA)
More MPs Join the Global Outreach Effort
Other expected participants include leaders across parties:
- Asaduddin Owaisi (AIMIM)
- Salman Khurshid, Manish Tewari (Congress)
- Ghulam Nabi Azad (DPA)
- Priyanka Chaturvedi (Shiv Sena – UBT)
- Sasmit Patra (BJD)
- Vikramjeet Sawhney (AAP)
- John Brittas (CPI-M)
- Krishna Devarayalu Lavu, Ganti Harish Madhur (TDP)
India’s Clear Message to the World
According to the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs, these delegations will “project India’s national consensus” and highlight the country’s “resolute approach to combating terrorism in all forms and manifestations.”
Operation Sindoor: The Trigger
The all-party diplomatic campaign follows India’s cross-border military operation on May 7, which targeted and destroyed nine terror facilities. The Pakistani military retaliated with drone and missile strikes, but India intercepted most and responded by striking selective military targets inside Pakistani territory.
A ceasefire agreement was reached on May 10 after four intense days of skirmishes, marking a temporary halt in hostilities.
Conclusion: National Unity in Global Diplomacy
This bipartisan move highlights India’s commitment to combating terrorism while presenting a united political front to the international community. Shashi Tharoor’s leadership marks a rare alignment of the Opposition with the government on critical national security issues.
External Source: NDTV Report
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