Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday asserted that the multi-party delegation he is leading to the United States and other countries will convey India’s resilience in the face of terrorism and articulate the principles guiding its global stance.
In a video message posted on X (formerly Twitter), Tharoor said, “I’m heading off to five countries—Guyana, Panama, Colombia, Brazil, and the United States—leading an all-party delegation. Our mission is to speak for the nation, to share the pain of the horrific terrorist attack our country recently endured, and to explain our response to the world.”
He emphasized that the delegation’s goal is to represent India’s core values on the global stage.
“We must speak with clarity and conviction—not only to affirm our nation’s response but to send a clear message that we will not be silenced by terrorism,” Tharoor said. “We don’t want the world to look away. This isn’t just a political mission—it’s one of peace, of hope, and of standing up for the values that matter: democracy, freedom, and coexistence—not hatred, violence, or terror.”
As part of the visit, the delegation will also attend Guyana’s Independence Day celebrations and visit the 9/11 Memorial in the U.S.
“At the 9/11 Memorial, we will stand in solidarity with victims of terrorism worldwide,” Tharoor told PTI. “Just like those remembered there, India too has endured repeated terrorist attacks over the last four decades.”
The delegation includes MPs from across the political spectrum, such as Shashank Mani Tripathi, Milind Deora, and Sarfaraz Ahmad, as well as former Indian Ambassador to the U.S., Taranjit Singh Sandhu. Together, they aim to project a united message: India stands firm against terrorism and is committed to global cooperation for peace and security.
Tharoor also took a veiled jab at former U.S. President Donald Trump for suggesting he had mediated between India and Pakistan during past tensions.
“In any crisis, countries do reach out. We’ve taken a consistent line—there has been no formal process of mediation requested or undertaken,” Tharoor said. “If someone calls and we explain our position, and they then speak to someone else, that’s just communication—not mediation. Certainly not in my vocabulary.”
