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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor was firm on his decision to accept the Center’s invitation to lead a multi-party delegation abroad to present India’s position against Pakistan on terrorism on Saturday, saying, “I can’t be insulted so easily. I know that I have a price.” The move has created tension within the Congress, especially party general secretary Jairam Ramesh questioned the choice of members of the government delegation.
Shashi Tharoor defends his decision
Talking to reporters at Thiruvananthapuram, Tharoor said he was officially invited to lead the delegation by the Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju to lead the delegation, gave his experience in foreign affairs, and “immediately agreed.” He insisted, “I do not see any politics in it. According to me, when we have a nation, I have politics. We are all Indians. When the nation is in crisis and the central government seeks the help of a citizen, what else will you answer?”
He said that on the recent struggle with Pakistan, he said, “Everyone saw an 88 -hour -long battle with Pakistan and therefore, we all need to play a role in what we are saying in the world. It is in the spirit that I agree for it.”
Congress response and delegation to names
When asked about the unhappiness of the Congress on his acceptance and the party suggested the party to the delegation, Tharoor refused to comment directly. “You have to ask them (Congress),” he said, emphasizing that the matter was between the party and the central government. He also confirmed that he had informed the party when he first received an invitation from Rijiju.
It was an attempt to promote the party’s members of his favorite delegation to insult him, Tharoor confidently replied, “I can’t be insulted so easily. I know my ability.”
‘Commitment to National Service’
Shashi Tharoor reiterated his readiness to serve the nation, when said, “National service is the duty of every citizen.” He said, “When the country is attacked, we all speak in a voice and unite united, according to me it is good for the nation.”
Congress party’s official stand
Earlier on Saturday, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh criticized the government for not including four MPs. He remarked that there was a difference between “being in Congress and Congress” and insisted that MPs should find the party’s consent before accepting the official delegation roles.
The central government, after Operation Sindoor, expressed Shashi Tharur to lead India’s integrated stance against terrorism globally to lead one of the seven multi-party delegations. The decision has highlighted the mistake lines within the Congress as it navigates its position between the ongoing diplomatic outreach.
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