Tag: Shashi Tharoor

Shashi Tharoor Urges Indian Cricketers to Uphold Sportsmanship Amid Asia Cup Tensions

“If the Pakistani team, having been insulted the first time, decided to insult us back the second time, it shows that the spirit of the game is lacking on both sides,” he added.

September 25, 2025

Tharoor Acknowledges NDA’s Numerical Edge Ahead of Vice Presidential Polls

“See, we will cast our votes. These elections are important. You know how the count is going on, what can I say?” Tharoor told.

September 9, 2025

Shashi Tharoor Welcomes GST Reforms, Calls New Structure “Fairer and Better for All”

Meanwhile, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticised the timing of the reforms, alleging that the Modi government acted under pressure from US President Donald Trump with elections approaching.

September 8, 2025

Shashi Tharoor Urges Sri Lanka to Avoid ‘Politics of Vengeance’ After Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Arrest

In a post on X, Tharoor said the charges against Wickremesinghe appeared “trivial” and raised concern about his health after he was admitted to hospital soon after his detention.

August 24, 2025

Tharoor Urges EC to Address Doubts Over Election Fairness as INDIA Bloc Stages Protest March

Led by Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, the protest began from the Makar Dwar of Parliament, with MPs chanting “vote chor” slogans as they attempted to reach Nirvachan Sadan.

August 11, 2025

Shashi Tharoor Acknowledges Rift with Congress Leadership, Says Not Invited for Nilambur By-poll Campaign

"I have been working with the Congress and its dedicated cadre for the last 16 years. Their commitment and idealism are something I deeply value," he added.

June 19, 2025

India Rejects Mediation Narrative in US Talks: Tharoor Says VP Vance Understood India’s Stance on Trump’s Claim

“The meeting with Vice President Vance was outstanding, very clear. We explained our view on mediation, and he fully understood our points,” Tharoor stated.

June 6, 2025

India’s Message Stronger Than Pakistan’s: Tharoor Says Global Support Tilts Towards New Delhi

He further added that the Indian delegation clearly communicated that India is the victim—not the perpetrator—of terrorism, countering Pakistan’s long-standing narrative.

June 6, 2025

India Dismantles Pakistan’s US Outreach as Tharoor Slams Bhutto: “You Can’t Breed Vipers and Expect Them to Bite Only Your Neighbours”

Earlier, Bhutto had made a peace pitch at the UN headquarters in New York, even proposing joint intelligence-sharing with India on terrorism.

June 5, 2025

No Talks Under Threat: Tharoor Tells US, Warns Pakistan of Future Retaliation

Speaking at the National Press Club in Washington, Tharoor said, “It’s not that we can’t talk to Pakistan. We’re happy to dialogue in any language — but not with people pointing a gun at our heads.”

June 5, 2025