World now knows truth: Tharoor-led delegation on Op Sindoor wraps up US visit

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor-led multi-party parliamentary delegation wrapped up its visit to the United States. The visit aimed to brief key interlocutors about Operation Sindoor that India launched in retaliation to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives.

The Indian delegation met top US officials during their three-day visit to Washington, including Vice President JD Vance and Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau. These meetings were part of a global outreach campaign to demonstrate India’s strong resolve to combat terrorism emanating from Pakistan.

The US was the final stop on the delegation’s multi-nation visit, which had earlier included Guyana, Panama, Colombia, and Brazil. On X (formerly Twitter), Tharoor also in Hindi, saying, “On behalf of all the members, I express my gratitude to the motherland and the lovers of India in the country and abroad who listened with open ears and accepted with open heart that we are lovers of non-violence but only until someone… Jai Hind.”

In Washington, the delegation held meetings with leaders of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, the India Caucus, and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. They also engaged with think tanks, media professionals, Indian-American community members, and policy experts.

Shashi Tharoor described the meeting with Vice President Vance as “an excellent meeting.” Speaking to PTI, he said, “Vance expressed complete understanding, first of all, outrage of what happened in Pahalgam and support and respect for India’s restrained response in Operation Sindoor.”

US REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR INDIA

After the delegation’s meeting with Deputy Secretary Landau, the US State Department issued a statement reaffirming support for India. “The Deputy Secretary of State reaffirmed the United States’ strong support of India in the fight against terrorism and the strategic partnership between the two countries,” said State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce.

Landau himself noted, “We discussed the US-India strategic relationship, including expanding trade and commercial ties to foster growth and prosperity for both countries.”

The Indian Embassy also released a statement confirming that the delegation informed US officials about the Pahalgam attack and stressed India’s stance against terrorism.

During the trip, the delegation paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi in Washington. Tharoor posted on social media afterward, “It is striking how many world capitals are adorned with statues or busts of the Mahatma, the 20th century’s greatest apostle of peace, nonviolence, and human freedom.”

Apart from Shashi Tharoor, the delegation included MPs from various parties: Sarfaraz Ahmad (JMM), Ganti Harish Madhur Balayogi (TDP), Shashank Mani Tripathi (BJP), Bhubaneswar Kalita (BJP), Milind Deora (Shiv Sena), and Tejasvi Surya (BJP). Former Indian Ambassador to the US Taranjit Sandhu was also part of the team.

With inputs from PTI

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