In a post on X, Tharoor conveyed his appreciation for the government’s invitation, emphasizing his willingness to serve when national interests are at stake.
“I am privileged to receive the invitation of the government of India to lead an all-party delegation to five important capitals, to present our nation’s perspective on recent developments. When national interests are at stake and my assistance is needed, I will not hesitate. Jai Hind!” he expressed.
I am privileged to receive the invitation of the government of India to lead an all-party delegation to five important capitals, to present our nation’s perspective on recent developments.
When national interests are at stake and my assistance is needed, I will not hesitate.Jai Hind! ???????? pic.twitter.com/b4Qjd12cN9
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) May 17, 2025
However, his name was not included in the four candidates that the Congress Party proposed for the diplomatic outreach delegation. On X, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh stated that the suggested list included Anand Sharma, a former Cabinet Minister, Gaurav Gogoi, Deputy Leader of the party in the Lok Sabha, Dr. Syed Naseer Hussain, a Rajya Sabha MP, and Raja Brar, Lok Sabha MP.
Yesterday morning, the Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju had discussions with the Congress President and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. The INC was requested to submit names of 4 MPs for the delegations to be sent abroad to articulate India’s position on terrorism from…
— Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) May 17, 2025
Earlier, the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs released a statement announcing the seven-member team that will visit prominent partner countries, including members of the UN Security Council. “The All-Party Delegations aim to showcase India’s national consensus and determined approach to combating terrorism in all forms. They will convey the country’s steadfast message of zero tolerance towards terrorism,” the official statement read.
All-party delegations to convey India’s strong message of zero tolerance towards terrorism globally
The All-Party Delegations aim to showcase India’s national consensus and determined approach to combating terrorism in all forms. They will convey to…— PIB India (@PIB_India) May 17, 2025
It further highlighted that each delegation will consist of Members of Parliament from different parties, notable political figures, and esteemed diplomats. Besides Tharoor, the MPs leading the seven delegations include BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad, JDU leader Sanjay Kumar Jha, BJP leader Baijayant Panda, DMK leader Kanimozhi, NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule, and Shiv Sena leader Shrikant Eknath Shinde.
In a post on X, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that India is united, with seven all-party delegations set to visit critical partner nations. “In moments of greatest importance, Bharat stands united. Seven All-Party Delegations will soon visit key partner nations, delivering our unified message of zero tolerance towards terrorism. A powerful testament to national unity transcending politics and differences,” he remarked.
The tour is scheduled to span ten days, commencing on May 23. The delegations are expected to visit several major world capitals, including the United States, the United Kingdom, the UAE, South Africa, and Japan.
