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Shashi tharoor in washington: MP Shashi Tharoor has rejected the speculation of his leaving Congress outright. He said on Thursday (June 5, 2025) in the US capital Washington that anyone who believes that working in the national interest is an anti -party activity, he needs to question himself. The Tharoor Pahalgam is leading an all -party parliamentary delegation to make the world aware of India’s attitude against terrorism after the terrorist attack and is currently in America.
When a country is on service, he does not need to worry too much- Shashi Tharoor
Some Congress leaders have criticized Tharoor for supporting the government’s attitude after the Pahalgam attack. The Congress leader was even called by a colleague of his party, even “the BJP’s generalized”. After this, Tharoor said in an interview with PTI videos on Wednesday (June 4, 2025), “Frankly, when someone is serving the country, I don’t think he needs to worry too much about these things.”
When asked what message he would give to his critics when he returned to India, he said, “I think whoever understands that working in the national interest is an anti -party activity, he needs to question himself, not us, but to himself.”
Speculation of Shashi Tharoor to join BJP
It is noteworthy that many times Tharoor’s comments on some issues have been different from the official stance of the Congress party. In such a situation, there is a discussion on social media whether Tharoor will remain in Congress or will join BJP. Regarding these speculation, Tharoor said, “I am an elected member of Parliament. There are four years left of my tenure. I do not know why any question is being asked on this. ”
Who included in the delegation led by Shashi Tharoor,
Tharoor said that the delegation included three religions and five political parties from seven states. The senior Congress leader said that he saw that his friend Salman Khurshid was asked whether it is so difficult to be a patriot in India nowadays.
Sarfaraz Ahmed (JMM), G., among the members of the delegation led by Tharoor. Harish Balayogi (Telugu Desam Party), Shashank Mani Tripathi (BJP), Bhubaneswar Kalita (BJP), Milind Dera (Shiv Sena), Tejashwi Surya (BJP) and former India Ambassador to America Taranjit Sandhu. The delegation reached New York from India on 24 May and then came to Washington after traveling to Guyana, Panama, Columbia and Brazil.
Our political differences end at the border- Shashi Tharoor
Tharoor said, “This delegation reflects the diversity of India. We have come together and bring a message, so this group also shows unity in diversity. In my view, our focus should be on this united message because when it comes to national interest, national security, I think the nation is united overall. ”
He citing an old interview said that “our political differences end on the border.” Once you cross the border, you become Indians and your other loyalty becomes second. ”
What did Shashi Tharoor say about Donald Trump’s claims
Responding to a question related to repeated claims by US President Donald Trump about mediation in the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, Tharoor said, “I don’t need to talk on it because I am not here to create any complication in our relationship with the White House.”
He said, “We respect the US President and the President of America very much and I think we do not know what their people say to Pakistan.”
No one needs to convince us- Shashi Tharoor
Tharoor said, “No one needs to explain to us, because from day one was a sign that if Pakistan retaliates, we will attack him even more vigorously.” If they stop then we will also stop. We said this from day one. We said the same day on the last day. So there was no need to ask us to stop from our point of view because we had to stop as soon as Pakistan stopped. ”
Tharoor said, “Of course, America must have spoken to Pakistan. He must have said many things to Pakistan. We will never know what has been said because it is a matter of him and Pakistan. I can’t tell you because I am not a Pakistani and I am not even an American. ”
Ceasefire came into force after three days of operation of Operation Sindoor
In response to the Pahalgam terror attack, India had made accurate attacks on nine terrorist structures in Pakistan under Operation Sindoor, after which Pakistan tried to attack Indian military bases on 8, 9 and 10 May. India gave a strong reply to the Pakistani attacks by causing heavy damage to many major Pakistani military establishments. Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced on May 10 that it has been agreed to stop all types of military actions between India and Pakistan.