PMO's Surprise Gesture For Shashi Tharoor After Congress MP Praises PM Modi, Is Something Brewing?

"Lok Sabha MP and former Union Minister Dr. @shashitharoor writes- Lessons from Operation Sindoor’s global outreach...." the PMO posted on X, attaching the link of the article on The Hindu.

Shashi Tharoor Praises PM Modi

Tharoor praised PM Modi, saying his energy, dynamism and willingness to engage remains a "prime asset" for India on the global stage but deserves greater backing.

Tharoor's praise for the prime minister comes at a time when the Congress has been consistently attacking the Modi government over its foreign policy, alleging that Indian diplomacy is being "shattered" and the country stands "isolated" globally.

In an article published in The Hindu, Tharoor said the diplomatic outreach following "Operation Sindoor" was a moment of national resolve and effective communication. The Prime Minister's Office shared Tharoor's article on X and said, "Lok Sabha MP and former Union Minister Dr. Shashi Tharoor writes- Lessons from Operation Sindoor's global outreach." The BJP took a swipe at the Congress over Tharoor's article and said the Thiruvananthpuram MP has "exposed" Rahul Gandhi.

Reacting to Tharoor's comments, Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari said on X, "Shashi Tharoor admits that PM Modi's dynamism and global outreach are a strategic advantage for India." In his article, Tharoor said, "Prime Minister Narendra Modi's energy, dynamism and willingness to engage remains a prime asset for India on the global stage but deserves greater backing."

"The diplomatic outreach following 'Operation Sindoor' was a moment of national resolve and effective communication. It affirmed that India, when united, can project its voice with clarity and conviction on international platforms," said the Congress leader, who led a multi-party delegation to the US and four other countries to convey India's stand following the Pahalgam terror attack and the military operation.

Tharoor said the lessons learned -- the power of unity, the efficacy of clear communication, the strategic value of soft power and the imperative of sustained public diplomacy -- will undoubtedly serve as guiding principles as India navigates an increasingly complex international landscape, leveraging its three Ts -- tech, trade and tradition -- and always striving for a more just, secure, and prosperous world. In his article, Tharoor said the aftermath of the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack and India's resolute response through 'Operation Sindoor' presented a critical juncture for the nation's foreign policy.

"While the immediate military action was decisive, the subsequent diplomatic outreach was equally, if not more, vital in shaping global perceptions and consolidating international support," he said. "Leading one of the seven all-party parliamentary delegations to five countries in the Western Hemisphere Guyana, Panama, Colombia, Brazil and the United States offered me a unique vantage point to reflect on the lessons learned from this intensive period of public diplomacy," Tharoor said.
(With PTI inputs)