Does Shashi Tharoor Snub congress after Jairam Ramesh's tweet? He says 'I know my value' | Mint

Shashi Tharoor stands by his decision to lead a delegation against Pakistan on terrorism, claiming it is a matter of national service. He denies political motives and claims ignorance of the proposed names of the congress for the group. New Delhi: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, Shashi Tharoor, lost to his decision to accept the center’s invitation on Saturday to lead a multi-party delegation abroad to offer India’s position against Pakistan on terrorism, with the allegation: “I can’t be insulted.” The move provoked tension within the congress, especially after the party’s secretary, Jairam Ramesh, questioned the government’s choice of delegate members. Shashi Tharoor defends his decision and said with reporters in Thiruvananthapuram, Tharoor said he was officially invited by parliamentary affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju to lead the delegation, given his experience in foreign affairs, and he “immediately agreed.” He insisted: ‘I see no politics in it. In my opinion, politics becomes important if we have a nation. We are all Indians. If the nation is in a crisis and the central government seeks the help of a citizen, what other answer would you give? ‘ He further reflected on the recent conflict with Pakistan, saying: “Everyone has seen the 88 -hour struggle with Pakistan, which is why we all have to play a role in what the world says about us. It is in the spirit I have agreed to.” About the names of the congress and delegation when asked about the unhappiness of Congress on his acceptance and the release of names the party suggested for the delegation, Tharoor refused to comment directly. “You will have to ask them (congress),” he said, saying that the matter was between the party and the central government. He also confirmed that he had notified the party when he first received the invitation of Rijiju. As to whether the party’s disclosure of his preferred Currency members was an attempt to offend him, Tharoor replied with confidence: ‘I can’t be insulted so easily. I know my value. ‘ “Commitment to National Service” Tharoor repeated his readiness to serve the nation when he called, saying, “National service is the duty of every citizen.” He added: “If the country is attacked, we are all who speak in one voice and United Standing United is good for the nation, in my opinion.” The congress of the Congress Party earlier Saturday criticized the government secretary secretary Jairam Ramesh for not including the four MPs nominated by the party, and Sharma, Gaurav Gogoi, Syed Nase Hussain and Raja Brar-in the delegations. He noted that there is a difference between “being in the congress and the congress” and emphasized that MPs must seek party in terms of acceptance before accepting the official delegation roles. The central government has nominated Tharoor to lead one of the seven Meerparty delegations who have the task of transferring India’s united attitude against terrorism worldwide, after Operation Sindoor. The decision exposed fault lines within Congress because it navigates its position amid the continued diplomatic outreach.