All-Party Delegation to Push India&rsquo;s Anti-Terror Line Globally, Amid Political Ripples at Home
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In a significant diplomatic initiative, the Indian government is sending an all-party parliamentary delegation to key global capitals to present a united front against terrorism and expose Pakistan's continued complicity. The outreach comes in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor &mdash; India&rsquo;s targeted strike on terror camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
The delegation will engage with major stakeholders, including members of the United Nations Security Council, to articulate India&rsquo;s position of zero tolerance towards terrorism. However, what is being framed as a national cause abroad is stirring political unease at home.
The inclusion of Congress MP and former Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor has raised eyebrows within his party. While the BJP-led NDA government framed his participation as part of an inclusive and bipartisan effort, the Congress appears less than enthusiastic.
Party insiders suggest the leadership is irked by the selection, especially since Congress President Rahul Gandhi had submitted a separate list of names for the delegation, which notably did not include Tharoor. Congress had nominated senior leaders Anand Sharma, Gaurav Gogoi, Dr Syed Naseer Hussain, and Raja Brar. The apparent bypassing of these names has led to murmurs that Tharoor&rsquo;s inclusion is a strategic move by the BJP to sow discord within the Congress ranks.
Tharoor, however, has taken a statesmanlike tone. &ldquo;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&rsquo;s point of view on recent events,&rdquo; he said in a post on X (formerly Twitter). &ldquo;When national interest is involved, and my services are required, I will not be found wanting. Jai Hind!&rdquo;
Other members of the delegation include Ravi Shankar Prasad and Baijayant Panda from the BJP, Sanjay Kumar Jha from JD(U), Shrikant Shinde from Shiv Sena, Kanimozhi from DMK, and Supriya Sule from NCP (Sharad Pawar faction).
Supriya Sule echoed similar sentiments, stating, &ldquo;I humbly accept this responsibility and thank Hon&rsquo;ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Minister Kiren Rijiju, and the Ministry of External Affairs. Our mission is to convey India's united and unwavering message of zero tolerance against terrorism.&rdquo;
The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs emphasised that the initiative is aimed at showcasing &ldquo;India&rsquo;s national consensus and resolute approach to combating terrorism in all forms and manifestations.&rdquo; According to the ministry&rsquo;s statement, the delegation will deliver a &ldquo;strong message to the international community&rdquo; about India&rsquo;s security concerns and the cross-border origins of terrorism targeting Indian soil.
While the diplomatic mission may serve to build global support for India&rsquo;s counter-terror narrative, the political undercurrents at home signal that unity on national interest often comes with layers of internal contest. With Tharoor once again at the centre of cross-party attention, the delegation may carry an unintended subtext &mdash; a subtle realignment of political equations within India's opposition itself.
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All-party delegation to visit key capitals, push India’s zero-tolerance message on terror

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