It has been announced that Supriya Sule of the Nationalist Congress Party was appointed by the central government to lead one of the all-party delegations formed to highlight India’s resolute opposition to cross-border terrorism and to detail the outcomes of Operation Sindoor. It was stated that the delegations’ collective mission is to project India’s united, unwavering message of zero tolerance for terror activities on the world stage.
Expressions of gratitude were conveyed by Sule via the social media platform X, where she was reported to have thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Minister Kiren Rijiju, and the Ministry of External Affairs for their support and confidence in her leadership.
I am honoured to join the all-party delegation representing India on the global stage. I humbly accept this responsibility and thank Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) ji, Minister Kiren Rijiju ji (@KirenRijiju), and the Ministry of External Affairs (@MEAIndia).… https://t.co/ndXLlCfP7V
— Supriya Sule (@supriya_sule) May 17, 2025
Appreciation was also extended by her to the people of the Baramati constituency for their steadfast backing. It was emphasized that the core objective of the delegation’s visit is to communicate India’s firm and cohesive anti-terror policy.
A message of national unity was issued amid debate over the inclusion of Congress leader Shashi Tharoor. It was proclaimed that the nation would stand proud, strong, and resolute, and the patriotic invocation of “Jai Hind” was employed to reinforce collective solidarity. It was further noted that Tharoor himself had acknowledged the invitation with honor and had indicated his willingness to serve India’s interests whenever called upon.
The composition of the seven delegations was subsequently detailed. Alongside Sule and Tharoor, delegation leadership roles were assigned to Ravi Shankar Prasad and Baijayant Panda of the Bharatiya Janata Party; Sanjay Kumar Jha of the Janata Dal (United); Kanimozhi of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam; and Srikant Shinde of the Shiv Sena. It was remarked that a broad cross-section of political representation had been incorporated to underscore the message of unity.
Tensions were reignited when it was revealed that the Congress party had not nominated Tharoor, even as his name appeared on the government’s official list. It was reported that the government’s decision had been perceived by many as unilateral. In response, Shashi Tharoor was said to have tweeted his honor at the invitation to lead delegations to five key capitals and his commitment to advancing India’s narrative on terrorism.
A strong rebuttal was issued by Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh, who accused the government of acting in bad faith. It was insisted that the four MPs originally proposed by the Congress would not be replaced and that the list submitted to Minister Rijiju did not include Tharoor’s name. The matter was characterized as a point of contention between the ruling administration and the opposition party, with wider discussions on political consultation and inter-party cooperation expected in the days ahead.
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