The Indian government has formed a parliamentary delegation, including Shashi Tharoor, to confront Pakistan on international platforms. Tharoor stated he would never shirk his duty to national interests and expressed gratitude to the government.
Shashi Tharoor: The central government has constituted a seven-member all-party delegation to strengthen its international fight against terrorism. This delegation comprises Members of Parliament from major political parties, aiming to expose Pakistan-sponsored terrorism to the global community. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor is part of this delegation and thanked the government for this significant responsibility.
Shashi Tharoor's Message: 'Cannot remain behind in the national interest'
After joining the delegation, Shashi Tharoor expressed his delight on X (formerly Twitter). He wrote, "When it comes to national interest, I can never stay behind. The Government of India has included me in the all-party delegation so that we can place the country's viewpoint on recent terrorist incidents globally. I feel honored by this opportunity."
Who are the members of this delegation?
The government has selected seven MPs from various political parties for this crucial mission. They include:
- Shashi Tharoor, Congress
- Ravi Shankar Prasad, BJP
- Sanjay Kumar Jha, JDU
- Baijayant Panda, BJP
- Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, DMK
- Supriya Sule, NCP
- Shrikant Eknath Shinde, Shiv Sena
This delegation will visit UN Security Council member states and other key international partners. Their objective is to convey India's 'zero tolerance' policy against Operation Sindur and cross-border terrorism to the world.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju's Message: "India stands united"
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, shared information about the delegation's formation on social media. He wrote that these seven members will share India's b anti-terrorism policy worldwide. Rijiju stated that this delegation transcends politics and is a b symbol of national unity. He said, "In the most crucial moments, India stands united."
