The world listens not only to the sound of bullets but also to the language of diplomacy. Following the Pahalgam terror attack, under Operation Sindoor, Pakistan's military has received a blow that will echo through its future generations. However, the matter has moved ahead. India has resolved to open the doors of Pakistan's lies and terror factory on global platforms. Thus, 'Operation Diplomatic War' has begun.
This mission is led by seven MPs who will expose Pakistan as a hub of terrorism, showing how Shehbaz's government deceives the world and how cross-border terrorism has stolen India's peace. There's no doubt these seven leaders will succeed in their mission, but why is Congress questioning this delegation? Is Tharoor's inclusion outside the party lines, or has party interest overshadowed national interest?
Operation Sindoor shattered Pakistan's terrorist strongholds, exposing the hollow boasts of its military. Airbases were destroyed, and Pakistan's leaders, who threatened nuclear strikes, were humbled by India, but this is not enough. A second phase to teach Pakistan a lesson has begun. Now, the battlefield is diplomacy. India has devised a complete strategy to expose Pakistan on international platforms. The Modi government has formed seven multi-party delegate groups to articulate India's stance against cross-border terrorism.
Members of the Delegation
The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs has released the list of seven MPs leading this delegation, including Congress's Shashi Tharoor, BJP's Ravi Shankar Prasad, Baijayant Panda, JDU's Sanjay Jha, DMK's Kanimozhi, NCP's Supriya Sule, and Shiv Sena's (Shinde faction) Shrikant Shinde.
Source: aajtak
Controversy Over the Delegation List
The list of delegates going abroad released by the central government sparked controversy. Congress raised objections to the list. On Friday morning, the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, contacted Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, requesting four MP names for the delegation, to which Congress proposed Anand Sharma, Gaurav Gogoi, Dr. Syed Naseer Hussain, and Raja Varrar.
Shashi Tharoor Expresses Gratitude
Despite Congress's anger, Tharoor, the MP from Thiruvananthapuram, expressed gratitude towards the government. Tharoor mentioned he feels honored by the invitation from the Indian government to lead a bipartisan delegation in capital cities of five major countries to present our country's perspective on recent events. When national interest calls, and my services are needed, I will not hold back. Whether it's India-Pakistan tension or Operation Sindoor, Tharoor has always praised the Modi government. If Congress called these steps as 'crossing the line,' Tharoor’s response was witty. This raises questions about internal conflicts regarding Tharoor within Congress. Does Congress get irked by Tharoor’s praise of the government, and importantly, should politics overshadow a national mission?
BJP's Sarcasm
In response to Congress's discord, BJP has resorted to sarcasm. BJP's IT cell head Amit Malviya questioned on social media about Tharoor's inclusion in the delegation, questioning the jealousy and insecurity stemming from him possibly outshining the Congress 'high command.'
The Government's Initiative Welcomed
All parties, amidst the political drama, are welcoming the government's initiative. Various party leaders believe that this step will present India's stance before the world and expose Pakistan on terrorism issues. PM Modi has clarified India's policy on terrorism to the world, describing Operation Sindoor as the new norm—asserting that whenever terrorists rise, they will be crushed across the border. It is imperative for political parties and leaders to understand that our soldiers lose their lives, our borders bleed, and yet we're debating over who gets to be part of the delegation.
