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4 days ago
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- India Gazette
All-Party Delegation Leader Tharoor holds talks with US SFRC on India-US strategic partnership
Washington DC [US], June 6 (ANI): All-Party Delegation Leader and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor held discussions with the United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee on strengthening the India-US strategic partnership, regional security, and global cooperation. Tharoor said that he was grateful towards the US for their steadfast commitment to deepening the bilateral ties between the two countries. 'Excellent meeting with the United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee yesterday on Capitol Hill. Productive discussions on strengthening the India-US strategic partnership, regional security, and global cooperation. Grateful for the insightful exchange of views and their steadfast commitment to deepening our bilateral ties,' he stated. 'Attendees included Senator James Risch, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Leaders of the SFRC subcommittee dealing with South Asia and Counterterrorism Senator Dave McCormick and Senator Jacky Rosen, Vice Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Senator Mark Warner, Member of SFRC and Intelligence Committee Senator John Cornyn and Member of Homeland Security Committee Senator Elissa Slotkin,' he said. He also had an 'excellent' meeting with the House Foreign Affairs Committee leadership. 'Yesterday: an excellent meeting with the House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC) Leadership,' he stated in a post on X. He also held talks with Senator Andy Kim on a range of issues dealing with terrorism. In a post on X, he said, 'An excellent and constructive meeting with Senator Andy Kim today on a range of issues dealing with terrorism and the broader geostrategic picture in the Indo-Pacific. We left feeling we had found a friend.' Kim acknowledged that India is a critical US partner in the Indo-Pacific, and he wanted to advance the cooperation on a free, open, and prosperous region. 'Today, I met with members of an Indian parliamentary delegation to discuss recent events in the region, including developments with Pakistan and with China. We exchanged views on opportunities for greater economic and technological cooperations. India is a critical U.S. partner in the Indo-Pacific, and I am committed to working with them to advance our cooperation on a free, open, and prosperous region.' He also met the India Caucus leadership. 'Yesterday, a wonderfully positive meeting with the India Caucus leadership,' he said. Tharoor met the Vice President of the US, JD Vance. Shashi Tharoor shared the meeting details in a post on X. He noted that deliberations took place on various important issues, including counter-terrorism and enhancing technological cooperation between the two countries. 'Excellent meeting with Vice President JD Vance today in Washington DC with our delegation. We had comprehensive discussions covering a wide array of critical issues, from counter-terrorism efforts to enhancing technological cooperation. A truly constructive & productive exchange for strengthening India-US strategic partnership, with a great meeting of minds,' he stated. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor is leading the all-party delegation which includes Shambhavi Chaudhary (Lok Janshakti Party), Sarfaraz Ahmed (Jharkhand Mukti Morcha), G M Harish Balayogi (Telugu Desam Party), Shashank Mani Tripathi, Tejaswi Surya, and Bhubaneswar Kalita (all from the BJP), Mallikarjun Devda (Shiv Sena), former Indian Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu, and Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora. (ANI)
India.com
5 days ago
- Politics
- India.com
‘100 More Operation Sindoors If Needed': India's All-Party Delegation Delivers Blunt Message To US Lawmakers On Pak-backed Terrorism
Washington D.C./New Delhi: In a rare show of cross-party unity abroad, an Indian all-party parliamentary delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has set the diplomatic stage on fire during its US visit – defending India's military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 innocent civilians and directly accusing Pakistan of being a repeat offender in using terrorism as an instrument of state policy. Under the banner of Operation Sindoor, the trip is fast turning into one of the most forceful Indian diplomatic offensives in recent years. Tharoor, who called the meeting with US Vice President JD Vance 'excellent', said that the American vice president not only supported India's position on the Pahalgam terror attack but also acknowledged India's 'right to respond'. 'We had a wonderful meeting with Vice President Vance. He was warm and welcoming, had warm memories of his visit to India, totally supportive of our stand on Pahalgam and the aftermath and accepting our right to respond as we did… Very positive vibes throughout the meeting,' he posted on X (formerly Twitter) after the interaction. Excellent meeting with Vice President @JDVance today in Washington D.C. with our delegation. We had comprehensive discussions covering a wide array of critical issues, from counter-terrorism efforts to enhancing technological cooperation. A truly constructive & productive… — Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) June 5, 2025 Yesterday, a wonderfully positive meeting with the #IndiaCaucus leadership. - @RepAndyBarr, co-vice-Chair of India Caucus (Republican) - @RepMcCormick, co-Chair of India Caucus (Republican) - @RepRoKhanna, co-Chair of India Caucus (Democrat) - RepMarkVeasey, co-vice-Chair of… — Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) June 5, 2025 VIDEO | Washington DC: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) responds to a question from Ishaan Tharoor, on Pakistan denying involvement in the Pahalgam terror attack. Here's what he said "No one had any doubt. We were not asked for evidence, but the media has asked this… — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) June 5, 2025 #WATCH | Washington DC: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor says, "...We hit terror bases. There are no terror bases in India to hit. There are no terrorist organisations in India listed in the UN or the State Department anywhere else. So, what do you hit? You hit civilians, innocent… — ANI (@ANI) June 5, 2025 The discussions, which took place behind closed doors in Washington D.C., also covered strategic cooperation in areas like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and counter-terrorism. As the Indian Embassy highlighted, 'The conversation focused on strengthening the India-US partnership including cooperation in counter-terrorism domain.' The All Party Parliamentary Delegation led by Dr. @ShashiTharoor called on Vice President JD Vance @VP this morning. The conversation focused on strengthening the India - US partnership including cooperation in counter-terrorism domain. — India in USA (@IndianEmbassyUS) June 5, 2025 The All Party Delegation led by Dr. @ShashiTharoor interacted with members of various think tanks at the Embassy today. The conversation focused on India's fight against terrorism and the multi-faceted partnership Watch the interaction here — India in USA (@IndianEmbassyUS) June 5, 2025 But it was not only Tharoor making waves in Washington. BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, never known to mince words, upped the ante by publicly calling Pakistan a 'habitual offender' and declaring that Operation Sindoor would be the wake-up call Islamabad desperately needed. 'There is no delusion that Operation Sindoor will teach Pakistan a lesson for good because Pakistan is a habitual offender,' he declared bluntly, reminding audiences that Pakistan's leadership has repeatedly admitted to waging a proxy war against India. Surya went further, drawing in the United States directly into the equation, claiming India's fight is not just national but global. 'India's fight against terror is not just India's fight alone. We are fighting the battle for the entire world… In the very recent past, 5 Pak nationals in the US have orchestrated attacks on US soil,' he said. Had an excellent meeting with US Vice President @JDVance as part of our all-party delegation visit to Washington DC He was categorical in backing India's right to defend itself against terrorism and expressed deep sympathy for the victims of the Pahalgam attack. Having been in… — Tejasvi Surya (@Tejasvi_Surya) June 5, 2025 At the @IndiaInUSA press briefing in Washington DC, reflected on two contrasting 9/11s. India's moment of 9/11 was Swami Vivekananda's 1893 call for harmony in Chicago. Pakistan's 9/11 was the 2001 New York terror attacks linked to its soil. India champions the idea of… — Tejasvi Surya (@Tejasvi_Surya) June 5, 2025 Pakistan's global reputation is marred by notorious figures, all of whom have been implicated in orchestrating terror worldwide. In stark contrast, India boasts a legacy of individuals like who have made significant contributions to global development and peace. This… — Tejasvi Surya (@Tejasvi_Surya) June 5, 2025 Spoke at an interaction with the Indian Diaspora in Washington DC earlier today. India's strength lies in its Pahalgam attack was a deliberate attempt by Pakistan to disrupt our social harmony and tear at the fabric of our unity. The All-Party Delegation, sent by… — Tejasvi Surya (@Tejasvi_Surya) June 5, 2025 Backing the sentiment, BJP MP Shashank Mani delivered a striking line aimed at Pakistan-backed terror groups. 'Terrorists are really 'Buzdil' (coward)… if we can get them to the place where they know there is a price to pay, over a period of time, it (terrorism) will come down,' he said. Our Washington DC meetings started with a meeting with the India Caucus in the Congress. This consisted of Rich McCormick, Congressman from Georgia, Ro Khanna, Congressman from California, Andy Barr, Congressman from Kentucky, and Marc Veasey, Congressman from Texas. Each… — Shashank Mani (@shashankmanibjp) June 5, 2025 Our second meeting was hosted by the House Foreign Affairs Committee (HFAC) Leadership, with Chairman Rep. Brian Mast, a congressman from Florida which turned out to be a full discussion on Sindoor, but also the context of this operation given the shifting geopolitical landscape… — Shashank Mani (@shashankmanibjp) June 5, 2025 It was a pleasure to call on Rep. Lisa McClain, the highest-ranking woman in the Congress. Lisa chairs the powerful house GOP Conference as a congresswoman from Michigan. A person with deep interest in growing the business and geopolitical cooperation between the two nations, she… — Shashank Mani (@shashankmanibjp) June 5, 2025 This impressive room hosted our first meeting with Senators who were also waiting for a vote on the floor of the house. We met with Senator James Risch, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Senator Dave McCormick and Senator Jacky Rosen, Vice Chairman of the… — Shashank Mani (@shashankmanibjp) June 5, 2025 It was a pleasure to interact with the media at a press conference hosted at the Indian embassy in Washington DC. Dr Shashi Tharoor and other members of the delegation took a wide range of questions from the press. This included not just specifics of Operation Sindoor, but also… — Shashank Mani (@shashankmanibjp) June 5, 2025 When Dhoti comes to rescue. Our visit to the Hill would not be complete without a photo in front of the Capitol Hill. As some of you would have seen that my Dhoti attire had evoked curiosity in this visit, but today the other delegates were envious as this was the best attire… — Shashank Mani (@shashankmanibjp) June 5, 2025 Our public engagement at the Willard hotel was an outstanding success. With over 350 people showing up for the event, it gave us an opportunity to speak with the Indian Diaspora, which had featured in every meeting this morning on the Hill. As others had addressed Operation… — Shashank Mani (@shashankmanibjp) June 5, 2025 Earlier, addressing the Indian diaspora in D.C., Surya emphatically separated India's character from that of its hostile neighbour. 'No sane person, no reasonable thinking policymaker anywhere in the world will ever draw an equivalence between India and Pakistan… India does not seek war. But if you attack us, we are ready to do 100 Operation Sindoors,' he said. The delegation, comprising MPs from the Congress, the BJP, the Shiv Sena, the LJP, the JMM and the TDP, landed in the United States after concluding a similar mission in Brazil. Their focus was to convey the details and rationale behind Operation Sindoor, launched by India on the intervening night of May 6-7 to serve justice to the victims of the Pahalgam attack. India's armed response targeted terror infrastructure inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, reportedly killing over 100 terrorists. The operation culminated in a ceasefire agreement on May 10 after Indian forces neutralised Pakistan's attempts at escalation by striking its airbases. (With ANI inputs)
NDTV
5 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
'Extremely Rewarding Day': Shashi Tharoor On Meeting US Congressmen, Senators
Washington: The multi-party delegation of Indian parliamentarians had an 'extremely rewarding' day meeting US Congressmen and Senators at Capitol Hill, briefing them about Operation Sindoor and India's fight against terrorism, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said. 'Spending a day on Capitol Hill has been extremely rewarding because we were able to meet many Congressmen, Senators,' Mr Tharoor, the leader of the delegation, said during a conversation at The National Press Club here on Wednesday. The delegation, which arrived from India on May 24, travelled to Guyana, Panama, Colombia, and Brazil before visiting Washington for the final leg of the tour to convey India's stance against terrorism following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. The team, apart from Mr Tharoor, comprised MPs Sarfaraz Ahmad, Ganti Harish Madhur Balayogi, Shashank Mani Tripathi, Bhubaneswar Kalita, Milind Deora, Tejasvi Surya, and India's former ambassador to the US Taranjit Sandhu, arrived in the US capital on Tuesday and began its packed day of meetings with lawmakers and government officials on Wednesday. 'Broadly, what we are seeking to do in every country is to explain our version of events, our experience over the last few weeks, to seek the solidarity and understanding of those we meet. And I'm very pleased to say that so far, our batting average is over a 100,' Mr Tharoor said. He said every single person the team met so far had immediately not only condemned resolutely the terrorist attack upon India, expressed their outrage and sympathy, but also explicitly endorsed India's right to defend itself against terrorism. 'This kind of understanding has been most welcome,' he said, adding that "we left the Hill very pleased with the quality of the conversations, the level of interest". 'There is tremendous interest in every country and on the Hill in strengthening relations with India across the board. It's not just a question of standing with us against terror. They are also thinking positively about economic development cooperation, trade, and investment,' he said. Addressing a press conference at the Indian Embassy, Mr Tharoor later said that in the delegation's meeting with US lawmakers and congressmen at Capitol Hill, 'we didn't have a single sceptical or negative voice". "On the contrary, what we got was a very, very positive response,' he said. "We had a very good session." He said the two key lines he would use to describe the meetings were total support and solidarity for India in its fight against terrorism, and complete understanding of India's right to defend itself against terrorism. On both these points, 'very, very clear'. The delegation met bipartisan co-chairs of the India Caucus in the House of Representatives, Congressmen Ro Khanna and Rich McCormick, and vice co-chairs Congressman Andy Barr and Marc Veasey. The parliamentary delegation briefed the Caucus members "on the cross-border terrorism faced by India and India's strong and resolute stance in the fight against terror", the Indian Embassy said on X. "The congressmen expressed unequivocal and bipartisan condemnation for the terror attack in Pahalgam. They expressed support for India's right to respond to terrorism in the spirit of zero tolerance against terrorism. The Caucus members also hailed the strong strategic partnership between India and the US,' the post said. The delegation held 'candid and fruitful exchange' with House Foreign Affairs Committee leadership, including chair representative Brian Mast, ranking member representative Gregory Meeks, South and Central Asia subcommittee chair Rep. Bill Huizenga, ranking member congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove, ranking member representative Ami Bera, and East Asia and Pacific subcommittee representative Young Kim. 'The Parliamentary delegation briefed the committee members on the success of Operation Sindoor in defining a new normal in India's fight against cross-border terrorism. The committee leadership condemned the Pahalgam attack unequivocally. India and the USA stand together in their unwavering resolve and fight against terrorism in all its forms,' the embassy said in a post on X. The delegation was 'warmly received' at the United States Capitol by a bipartisan group of senior US Senators, including leading members from the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Senate Intelligence Committee, and the Senate India Caucus. The parliamentary delegation discussed the success of Operation Sindoor, laid out details of Pakistan-sponsored cross-border terrorism, and outlined India's firm resolve to appropriately deal with any such future incidents. The embassy expressed gratitude to leaders of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC) subcommittee dealing with South Asia and Counterterrorism Senator Dave McCormick and Senator Jacky Rosen for hosting the meeting, and Chairman Senate Foreign Relations Committee Senator Jim Risch, Vice Chairman Senate Intel Committee Senator Mark Warner, Member SFRC and Intel Committee Senator John Cornyn and Member Intel Committee Sen. Elissa Slotkin 'for joining the substantive and productive discussion'. Responding to a question about Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick recently saying that there were certain things the Indian government did that generally rubbed the United States the wrong way, for instance buying its military gear from Russia, Mr Tharoor said there was a 'steady change' in the pattern of dependence on certain weapon suppliers. He said that India still needs a lot of Russian spare parts, but "it's come down a lot from the peak". He added that in comparison, 81 per cent of Pakistan's weapon systems and imports were from China. 'We don't have that kind of dependence. We've diversified, we have American weaponry, we're very much in the market for more, whatever the Americans are prepared to discuss with us and sell us, we certainly hope we'll move forward,' he said, adding that India also purchased defence equipment from France and Israel. Responding to a similar question during the press briefing at the Indian Embassy, Surya said the issue did surface in a couple of discussions the delegation had. 'But we made it very clear to the Americans that, unlike Pakistan, whose bulk of armament and military hardware -- 81 per cent comes from China, India's military hardware is not only growing indigenously, but is also very diverse,' Surya said. "We have a very diverse set of countries that we purchase from with whom we have tactical and strategic partnerships', unlike Pakistan, whose 81 per cent of military equipment comes from China, Surya said. 'Of late, Pakistan has been surviving on cheap Chinese imports, including their military hardware, which spectacularly failed on the battlefield. So perhaps it is hard for them to digest high-quality, high-calibre military hardware, as well as strong democratic leadership on the other side of the border,' Surya said. Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, with India carrying out precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in the early hours of May 7. Pakistan attempted to attack Indian military bases on May 8, 9, and 10. The Indian side responded strongly to the Pakistani actions. The on-ground hostilities ended with an understanding of stopping the military actions following talks between the directors general of military operations of both sides on May 10.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Extremely rewarding day meeting U.S. congressmen, senators at Capitol Hill: Tharoor
The multi-party delegation of Indian parliamentarians had an 'extremely rewarding' day meeting U.S. Congressmen and Senators at Capitol Hill, briefing them about Operation Sindoor and India's fight against terrorism, leader Shashi Tharoor said. 'Spending a day on Capitol Hill has been extremely rewarding because we were able to meet many Congressmen, Senators,' Mr. Tharoor said during a conversation at The National Press Club here on Wednesday. The delegation, which arrived from India on May 24, travelled to Guyana, Panama, Colombia, and Brazil before visiting Washington for the final leg of the tour. 'Broadly, what we are seeking to do in every country is to explain our version of events, our experience over the last few weeks, to seek the solidarity and understanding of those we meet. And I'm very pleased to say that so far, our batting average is over 100,' Mr. Tharoor said. He said every single person the delegation met so far immediately not only condemned resolutely the terrorist attack upon India, expressed their outrage and sympathy, but also explicitly endorsed India's right to defend itself against terrorism. 'This kind of understanding has been most welcome,' he said, adding that "we left the Hill very pleased with the quality of the conversations, the level of interest". 'There is tremendous interest in every country and on the Hill in strengthening relations with India across the board. It's not just a question of standing with us against terror. They are also thinking positively about economic development cooperation, trade, investment." Later, addressing a press conference at the Indian Embassy, Mr. Tharoor said that in the delegation's meeting with US lawmakers and Congressmen at Capitol Hill, 'we didn't have a single sceptical or negative voice". "What we got was a very, very positive response,' he said. "We had a very good session." He said the two key lines he would use were total support and solidarity for India in its fight against terrorism, and complete understanding of India's right to defend itself against terrorism. On both these points, 'very, very clear'. The delegation met bipartisan co-chairs of the India Caucus in the House of Representatives, Congressmen Ro Khanna and Rich McCormick, and vice co-chairs Congressman Andy Barr and Marc Veasey. The parliamentary delegation briefed the Caucus members "on the cross-border terrorism faced by India and India's strong and resolute stance in the fight against terror". "The congressmen expressed unequivocal and bipartisan condemnation for the terror attack in Pahalgam. They expressed support for India's right to respond to terrorism in the spirit of zero tolerance against terrorism. The Caucus members also hailed the strong strategic partnership between India and the U.S.,' the Indian Embassy said on X. The team held a 'candid and fruitful exchange' with House Foreign Affairs Committee leadership, including chair representative Brian Mast, ranking member representative Gregory Meeks, South and Central Asia subcommittee chair Rep. Bill Huizenga, ranking member congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove, ranking member representative Ami Bera and East Asia and Pacific subcommittee representative Young Kim. 'The parliamentary delegation briefed the committee members on the success of Operation Sindoor in defining a new normal in India's fight against cross-border terrorism. The committee leadership condemned the Pahalgam attack unequivocally. India and the US stand together in their unwavering resolve and fight against terrorism in all its forms,' the Embassy said on X. Responding to a question about Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick recently saying there were certain things the Indian government did that generally rubbed the United States the wrong way, for instance buying its military gear from Russia, Mr. Tharoor said there had been a 'steady change' in the pattern of dependence on certain weapon suppliers. He said India still needs a lot of Russian spare parts, but "it's come down a lot from the peak", adding that by comparison, 81% of Pakistan's weapon systems and imports were from China. 'We don't have that kind of dependence. We've diversified, we have American weaponry, we're very much in the market for more, whatever the Americans are prepared to discuss with us and sell us, we certainly hope we'll move forward,' he said. Responding to a similar question during the press briefing at the Indian Embassy, delegation member Tejasvi Surya said the issue surfaced in a couple of discussions the delegation had. 'But we made it very clear to the Americans that, unlike Pakistan, whose bulk of armament and military hardware - 81% comes from China, India's military hardware is not only growing indigenously, but is also very diverse,' Mr. Surya said, adding India purchased military hardware from the United States, France, and Israel.
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Business Standard
6 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Meeting with India's delegation 'outstanding': US Congressman McCormick
US Congressman and co-chair of the India Caucus, Rich McCormick, said that the meeting with India's all-party delegation was "outstanding" and they shared great ideas. He said that he is looking forward to the future of the two nations. Speaking to reporters, McCormick said that India and the US will be allies and friends. He made the remarks following the India Caucus chairs and vice chairs meeting with an all-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. After meeting the all-party delegation, he said, "We expected an outstanding delegation meeting, and it was exactly that. We shared great ideas, we have great synergy, and I'm looking forward to the future of our nations." On India-US ties, he said, "We are not just gonna be friends. We are gonna be allies. The future of the world depends on it." Congressman and Bipartisan co-chair of the India Caucus in the House of Representatives, Ro Khanna, said that the all-party delegation represented India's multi-parties and pluralism with many faiths and they were united that the terrorist act of Pakistan cannot stand. He said, "It was an wonderful delegation because it represented India's pluralism with many faiths, they represented India's multi-parties and they were here unified that the terrorist act of Pakistan cannot stand and the United States has a bipartisan commitment to the India relationship and standing with India to dismantle these terrorist networks in Pakistan." The all-party parliamentary delegation, led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, met with Bipartisan co-chairs Ro Khanna and Rich McCormick, as well as vice co-chairs Andy Barr and Marc Veasey, on Wednesday. Speaking to reporters, Tharoor said that US Congressmen had very strong support and understanding for India's position on the Pahalgam terrorist attack and the events that followed. He said that McCormick was very upbeat about the future of India-US ties, the economy and global strategic issues. After meeting Khanna, McCormick, Barr and Veasey, Tharoor said, "Mr McCormick is not only understanding of what we had to tell him, but he was very upbeat about the future of India-US relations across the board, the economy, global strategic issues, and so this particular problem we started off discussing was part of a much larger picture, which we are very excited to hear the kind of vision that the India Caucus chairs have for the future of our relationship." Tharoor also talked about the support received by the delegation from other Congressmen. He said, "A strong message from the other Congressmen who are also here, who just left the room. So, we've had very strong support and understanding for our position on this terrible, terrible tragedy (Pahalgam attack) and the events that followed. So, we're leaving this room very happy with the conversation." During the meeting with Ro Khanna, Rich McCormick, Andy Barr, and Marc Veasey, the parliamentary delegation briefed the Caucus members on the cross-border terrorism faced by India and India's strong and resolute stance against terrorism. The delegation led by Tharoor comprises Members of Parliament from across the political spectrum, reflecting India's vibrant and inclusive democratic character. The delegation comprises Sarfaraz Ahmad, Ganti Harish Madhur, Shashank Mani Tripathi, Bhubaneswar Kalita, Tejasvi Surya, and former Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu. The Indian Embassy in the US said that Congressmen expressed strong support for India's right to respond to terrorism in the spirit of zero tolerance against terrorism. The Caucus members hailed the strong strategic partnership between India and the US. In a post on X, the Indian Embassy in the US stated, "Bipartisan co-chairs @RoKhanna & @RepMcCormick and vice co-chairs @RepAndyBarr & @RepVeasey of India Caucus in the House of Representatives met with the visiting Parliamentary delegation led by @ShashiTharoor today." "The parliamentary delegation briefed the Caucus members on the cross-border terrorism faced by India and India's strong and resolute stance in the fight against terror. The Congressmen expressed unequivocal and bipartisan condemnation for the terror attack in Pahalgam. They expressed support for India's right to respond to terrorism in the spirit of zero tolerance against terrorism. The Caucus members also hailed the strong strategic partnership between India and USA," it added. The all-party delegation reached Washington, DC on Wednesday to engage with key US stakeholders. The Indian Embassy in the US posted on X from its official handle that the delegation will meet members of the US Congress, including the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, House Foreign Affairs Committee. The delegation will also hold discussions with academicians from leading think tanks and various media outlets. The delegation will speak at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) in Washington, DC. Additionally, the delegation will interact with members of the Indian diaspora during their visit, further strengthening community ties. The delegation aims to brief key stakeholders in the US on Operation Sindoor, India's diplomatic initiative launched to counter terrorism and disinformation following recent terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir. Upon arrival, Tharoor was pleased to be greeted by two Indian-American police officers, Harmanpreet Singh and Hundal. Tharoor recorded an interview with CBS News at the Indian Embassy, followed by a briefing with Ambassador Vinay Kwatra and his team. The delegation reached the US after concluding their visit to Belgium. The diplomatic effort is part of India's broader global outreach following Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7 as a military response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists, which claimed the lives of 26 people and injured several others. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
