Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has been chosen as one of the seven Members of Parliament designated to lead an All-Party Delegation of MPs responsible for briefing major foreign governments about the recent India-Pakistan conflict and India’s stance on it.
The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs revealed the names of the leaders who will represent India in its diplomatic efforts after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 and India’s response, Operation Sindoor.
Kiren Rijiju made the announcement on X
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju made the announcement on X, stating, “In moments that matter most, Bharat stands united. Seven All-Party Delegations will soon visit key partner nations, carrying our shared message of zero-tolerance to terrorism. A powerful reflection of national unity above politics, beyond differences.”
Along with Tharoor, the other MPs heading the delegations include:
- Ravi Shankar Prasad (BJP)
- Sanjay Kumar Jha (JDU)
- Baijayant Panda (BJP)
- Kanimozhi Karunanidhi (DMK)
- Supriya Sule (NCP)
- Shrikant Eknath Shinde (Shiv Sena)
Delegation to visit US, UK, Qatar and UAE post May 22
As per sources, each delegation will include 5–6 MPs and will visit nations like the United States, United Kingdom, South Africa, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. The international trip is anticipated to start after May 22, and invitations have already been dispatched.
The government intends to initiate a diplomatic campaign to emphasize Pakistan’s supposed involvement in cross-border terrorism and to strengthen global backing for India’s stance.
Rijiju is overseeing the outreach, which follows a fatal terrorist attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 civilian lives and caused a brief military escalation between the two countries.
