Introduction
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has affirmed his commitment to national service after being named to a high-level all-party delegation representing India’s firm stance against terrorism. The move comes in the wake of Operation Sindoor, where Indian forces struck terror camps in Pakistan and PoK in retaliation for the Pahalgam attack.
India’s Global Anti-Terror Message
As part of a government-led diplomatic outreach, the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs has selected seven MPs to carry India’s message of zero tolerance against terrorism to global powers and the United Nations Security Council. This includes parliamentarians from both the ruling BJP and Opposition parties.
Among them is Shashi Tharoor, a senior Congress MP and former Under-Secretary General at the United Nations. He expressed gratitude and national resolve in a post on X (formerly Twitter):
“I am honoured by the invitation of the Government of India to lead an all-party delegation to five key capitals, to present our nation’s point of view on recent events. When national interest is involved, and my services are required, I will not be found wanting. Jai Hind!”
Delegation Members Across Party Lines
The seven MPs selected for the outreach include:
- Shashi Tharoor – Congress
- Ravi Shankar Prasad – BJP
- Baijayant Panda – BJP
- Sanjay Kumar Jha – JDU
- Shrikant Shinde – Shiv Sena
- Kanimozhi – DMK
- Supriya Sule – NCP (Sharad Pawar faction)
These leaders are expected to visit key global capitals and speak at forums including the UN Security Council to emphasize India’s united stand against terrorism.
Congress Party’s Initial Recommendation
Shortly after the announcement, the Congress party clarified that it had submitted four alternate names for the delegation to Union Minister Kiren Rijiju. The list, which notably excluded Tharoor, included:
- Anand Sharma – Former Cabinet Minister
- Gaurav Gogoi – Deputy Leader in Lok Sabha
- Dr. Syed Naseer Hussain – Rajya Sabha MP
- Raja Brar – Lok Sabha MP
However, Tharoor’s inclusion by the government appears to signal bipartisan trust in his global diplomatic experience.
Statements from Other Delegates
NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule also expressed appreciation for being part of the delegation:
“Our mission is to convey India’s united and unwavering message of zero tolerance against terrorism. We stand as one nation—proud, strong, and unwavering.”
Conclusion
This diplomatic initiative underscores India’s unified approach to combating terrorism at the global stage. The delegation aims to not only respond to recent provocations but also reinforce India’s long-standing demand for a coordinated international crackdown on cross-border terrorism.
Read more about Operation Sindoor and India’s response to the Pahalgam attack, or explore how India’s foreign policy is evolving against terrorism.
For official updates, visit the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs.