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'Not leaping to join BJP': Shashi Tharoor on his Operation Sindoor article; clarifies rumours

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 24 June 2025 ()
Shashi Tharoor clarified that his praise for PM Modi's diplomatic efforts during Operation Sindoor doesn't signal a shift to the BJP. He emphasised national unity and India's interests as his motivations, highlighting the importance of cross-party solidarity in foreign policy. Tharoor's article sparked speculation amid Congress's criticism of the government's foreign policy.
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