Shashi Tharoor, one of India’s most respected global voices, has been invited by the Centre to represent India in a global mission following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. But in a shocking move, his own party—the Congress—has left him out of its list of names submitted for the international outreach.
It shows that when the nation calls, India answers. But some politicians don’t.
While India is stepping up on the world stage, speaking with one voice against terrorism, the Congress seems stuck in old habits—petty politics and insecure leadership.
The BJP’s Amit Malviya asked the question many are wondering: Why would Congress exclude Tharoor, despite his eloquence, foreign policy experience, and former role at the United Nations?
Malviya didn’t mince words—calling it “insecurity, jealousy, or intolerance of anyone who outshines the high command.” And let’s be honest: it’s hard to deny. Tharoor has the global respect, the diplomatic poise, and yes—more charm than most in Delhi’s power corridors.
No one can deny Shashi Tharoor’s eloquence, his long experience as a United Nations official, and his deep insights on matters of foreign policy.
So why has the Congress Party — and Rahul Gandhi in particular — chosen not to nominate him for the multi-party delegations being…
— Amit Malviya (@amitmalviya) May 17, 2025
But Congress chose others—Anand Sharma, Gaurav Gogoi, Dr. Syed Naseer Hussain, and Raja Brar. No disrespect to them, but in a room full of world leaders, wouldn’t you want your best speaker forward?
The Modi government, to its credit, isn’t playing petty politics here. It’s focused on the mission.
Tharoor has been invited as part of an all-party delegation to visit UNSC members and key nations to explain India’s tough stance on terrorism. The delegation includes leaders from BJP, JD(U), DMK, NCP, and Shiv Sena.
When asked, Tharoor responded like a true statesman. He said he’s always willing to serve the nation when required. The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs confirmed that the outreach is about projecting India’s united stand on terrorism.
Let’s pause on that—“united stand.” That’s what this should be about. Not about who gets credit, or who feels threatened by whom.
And yet, here we are. Congress is too busy trimming its own tall poppies.
This isn’t just a party drama. It’s a missed opportunity for Congress to show maturity and put the country first. Instead, they’ve exposed their internal insecurities to the world.
At a time when India is leading the global conversation on terrorism, this kind of pettiness feels like watching someone trip over their own shoelaces in a sprint.
India has moved on. It’s building consensus, sending clear signals, and speaking with confidence. Whether Congress wants to be part of that or stay trapped in its own jealousy games—is up to them.
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