'India Will Not Turn The Other Cheek': Shashi Tharoor Reaffirms Firm Stance Against Terrorism

Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 03:52am on 29 May 2025,Thursday India

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading a multi-party delegation under Operation Sindoor, emphasized India's firm stance against terrorism, stating, "India will not turn the other cheek." He highlighted India's measured yet decisive response to the Pahalgam terror attack, asserting that India is a status quo power, unlike Pakistan. Tharoor's remarks, while aligning with national sentiment, sparked internal party debates, with some Congress members questioning his alignment with BJP narratives. Despite internal disagreements, the delegation's mission aims to present a united front internationally against terrorism. Tharoor clarified that the delegation operates independently of the government, focusing on conveying India's commitment to counter-terrorism and reinforcing its global stance against cross-border threats. (PC: News18)

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