India's Operation Sindoor diplomacy: Why BJP is pushing Shashi Tharoor but Congress is not

Saturday, 17 May 2025
Shashi Tharoor's inclusion in the Operation Sindoor outreach program has sparked controversy, with the Congress party distancing itself from his pro-government stance on the India-Pakistan issue. Despite Congress suggesting other names, the government chose Tharoor to lead the delegation. In the recent past, Tharoor’s unflinching support for the government during the India-Pakistan standoff has raised eyebrows within his party.

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