Shashi Tharoor Hits Back at Donald Trump Over Ceasefire Credit, Emphasises India's Anti-Terror Stand
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has hit back at Donald Trump for claiming credit over the India–Pakistan ceasefire during Operation Sindoor, India's retaliatory military campaign after the Pahalgam terror attack. Tharoor said it was India that made it clear from the outset: 'We were not looking for war, we struck only terror camps. If Pakistan stopped, we would stop. No persuasion needed.' Tharoor also remarked that the U.S. might have spoken to Pakistan, but India's position was crystal clear. He further reflected on his recent diplomatic visit to Russia, where he reiterated India's red line on terror and reinforced India's message post-Sindoor. Watch this powerful rebuttal where Tharoor explains why India's response was measured, firm, and independent, and why no one needs to claim credit for India choosing peace.#ShashiTharoor #OperationSindoor #DonaldTrump #UnitedStates #India #Pakistan #TrumpIndiaCeasefire #IndiaPakistan #TharoorOnTrump #toi #toibharat #bharat #breakingnews #indianews
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