Congress MP Shashi Tharoor faces criticism at home over his remarks on the India‑Pakistan conflict. Nevertheless, the government has chosen him to lead a high‑profile delegation to the United States. His mission: to press India’s case against cross‑border terrorism.

Seven Delegations, Seven Leaders

Meanwhile, New Delhi tapped seven senior MPs to carry India’s message abroad. Each group will include lawmakers from different parties, key political figures, and veteran diplomats.

The appointed delegation heads are:

• Shashi Tharoor (INC)

• Ravi Shankar Prasad (BJP)

• Sanjay Kumar Jha (JDU)

• Baijayant Panda (BJP)

• Kanimozhi Karunanidhi (DMK)

• Supriya Sule (NCP)

• Shrikant Eknath Shinde (Shiv Sena)

Targets: Global Capitals

Sources told CNN‑News18 that the delegations will visit key regions in a coordinated outreach. For instance:

• Supriya Sule will travel to South Africa and Egypt.

• Baijayant “Jay” Panda will tour Western Europe.

• Shrikant Shinde will represent India in the UAE and across Africa.

• Shashi Tharoor will lead discussions in the United States.

A New Diplomatic Push

Overall, the central government aims to reshape the international narrative on the Pahalgam terror attack. By presenting India’s evidence and position directly to foreign governments and global bodies, it hopes to secure wider backing against cross‑border violence.