“Centre has stabbed us in the back,” says Congress, after the Modi government replaces party’s recommended MPs with Shashi Tharoor in crucial global mission on Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.
New Delhi: A major political storm has erupted in the national capital after the Congress launched a scathing attack on the central government for what it calls a "blatant betrayal" and "dishonest manipulation" in the selection of Members of Parliament to represent India on a crucial global platform regarding terrorism emanating from Pakistan.
The flashpoint? The government’s decision to include Congress MP Shashi Tharoor in the delegation, despite the Congress party having submitted a list of four entirely different names. This delegation is part of India’s high-profile diplomatic offensive under “Operation Sindoor” aimed at briefing world leaders about Islamabad-backed terrorism and rallying international support.
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh, visibly agitated, did not mince words when he called out the government’s move:
“We were asked to submit four names. We expected those names would be honoured. Instead, the government quietly announces another name – that too without consultation. This is dishonest. This is betrayal. We will not change the four names we gave.”
The government, through a PIB release, unveiled a list of 7 MPs tasked with this sensitive diplomatic mission. Shashi Tharoor’s name featured prominently, but none of the four Congress leaders proposed by the party were included, sparking outrage and speculation over behind-the-scenes political maneuvering.
Ramesh further added that even if Union Minister Kiren Rijiju may have spoken to Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge later, the decision had already been made by then — making any post-facto communication meaningless.
“Rijiju may have spoken to Rahul ji and Kharge even after the decision was taken. I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt on that. But what has happened now is beyond dispute — it’s dishonest,” Ramesh emphasized, reaffirming,
“We will not change these four names.”
This latest row has exposed deepening cracks between the ruling party and the Opposition at a time when a united diplomatic front was expected. While Tharoor is a seasoned diplomat and former UN undersecretary, his inclusion without party consensus is being seen by Congress insiders as a deliberate move to bypass party authority and create internal rifts.
The BJP is yet to officially respond to the Congress’ accusations. But political observers say this could escalate tensions within Parliament and hamper bipartisan consensus on critical national security matters.
As India prepares to present its case globally on Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, this controversy threatens to overshadow the core diplomatic objective and reduce a national cause to a political blame game.
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