Shashi Tharoor US Visit: Leads India’s Voice Against Terror in the US Amid Party Criticism

By Sahil Kumar | Taaza Wire | Updated on June 5, 2025

WASHINGTON —Shashi Tharoor US Visit: In a strong case for national responsibility above party affiliation, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor reasserted that acting in India’s national interest would never be considered anti-party work. Speaking in the course of his ongoing visit to the United States as the leader of an all-party delegation, Tharoor responded to internal criticism with an emphasis on India’s message to the world: solidarity against terrorism.

Why Shashi Tharoor US Visit?

Tharoor is the head of a cross-party parliamentary group visiting the most important nations of the Western Hemisphere, including the US, to convey India’s collective position on terrorism after the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. The tour also involved stops in Guyana, Panama, Colombia, and Brazil before Washington was the final stop.

Tharoor’s Strong Stand on National Unity

When asked about the intra-party backlash surrounding his visible leadership on the tour, Tharoor said:

“Anybody who considers that working in the national interest is a sort of anti-party activity needs to question themselves rather than us.”

He stressed that the delegation’s mission is above politics and focused solely on India’s security and global messaging.

“Our political differences stop at the edge of the border. Once you cross the border, you are Indian, and your other allegiances come second,” he remarked.

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A United Front from India

The delegation includes MPs from five political parties, representing seven Indian states and three religions:

• Sarfaraz Ahmad
• Ganti Harish Madhur Balayogi
• Shashank Mani Tripathi
• Bhubaneswar Kalita
• Milind Deora
• Tejasvi Surya
• Former ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu

“It’s an incredible cross-section reflective of India’s diversity… when it comes to national interest, the nation is united,” Tharoor emphasized.

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India’s Clear Message Post Pahalgam Attack

Tensions between India and Pakistan rose after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, leading to:

• Indian precision strikes on May 7
• Pakistani retaliation on May 8–10
• Ceasefire agreement via military dialogue on May 10

Tharoor clarified:

“We didn’t need persuading by anybody. Our signal from day one was clear: if Pakistan stops, we stop. If they hit, we hit harder.”

He diplomatically avoided commenting on Donald Trump’s earlier claims of mediating India-Pakistan tensions, respecting the position of the American presidency.

On Rumors & Party Politics

On speculation about his political future, including rumors of switching parties, Tharoor said:

“I’m an elected member of parliament. I have four years left of my term. I don’t know why there’s any question to be asked.”

Regarding Rahul Gandhi’s criticism of PM Modi, Tharoor maintained:

“In a democracy, parties will contend, express criticism, and make demands. But we are here as representatives of a united India.”

Final Takeaway

Shashi Tharoor’s US visit reflects a rare moment of political unity where national security overrides party lines. Despite internal criticism, Tharoor stays focused on the mission — sending a strong, united message to the global community that India speaks with one voice against terrorism.

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