All-party diplomatic mission to clarify India’s stance internationally

An all-party delegation is being formed to clarify India’s position on global platforms regarding sensitive issues including ‘Operation Sindoor’. The delegation will be led by senior Congress leader and Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, Dr. Shashi Tharoor. The delegation comprising five to six members will travel to eight countries, including the US, UK, Japan, South Africa, Qatar, and the UAE.

With representatives from multiple Indian political parties, the aim of this mission is to engage in diplomatic dialogue with foreign nations and clearly articulate India’s national security interests. The opposition parties, including the Congress, have agreed to participate in this diplomatic initiative following an invitation from the central government. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju personally approached Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge regarding the matter.
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Key members of the delegation (in addition to Shashi Tharoor):

Salman Khurshid, Manish Tewari, Amar Singh (Congress)

Anurag Thakur, Aparajita Sarangi (BJP)

John Brittas (CPI(M))

Sudip Bandyopadhyay (Trinamool Congress)

Sanjay Jha (JDU)

Kanimozhi (DMK)

Supriya Sule (NCP-SP faction)

Asaduddin Owaisi (AIMIM)

Ghulam Nabi Azad (DPA)

Vikramjit Singh Sahney

Congress Endorsement – “Putting National Interest First”

The Congress party endorsed participation in the mission, stating that it prioritizes national interest over party politics. This was confirmed by AICC General Secretary Jairam Ramesh, following which Dr. Shashi Tharoor was officially appointed as the leader of the delegation.

Travel Schedule

The delegation is set to depart to various countries on the 22nd and 23rd of this month and will return in the first week of June. Officials from the central government and other diplomatic representatives will accompany the team.

This all-party diplomatic initiative aims to present a clear picture to the international community regarding India’s internal defense mechanisms, security policies, and constitutional commitments. It is being seen as a constructive political step towards healthy foreign engagement.