Tharoor noted that the colour of sindoor is not very different from the colour of blood and even used the Hindi expression "khoon ka badla khoon" and said that here it was 'sindoor ka badla khoon', meaning blood in response to what the terrorists have done to the sindoor.
During an interaction session at the National Press Club in the US on Wednesday (local time), Tharoor called the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam "most unfortunate and even frustrating experience to have inflicted" upon Indians at a time when India is focusing on growth.
The delegation reached the US after concluding their visit to Belgium. Led by Shashi Tharoor, it includes Members of Parliament from across the political spectrum, reflecting India's vibrant and inclusive democratic character. The delegation comprises Sarfaraz Ahmad, Ganti Harish Madhur,
During the meeting, the delegation thanked Brazil for its understanding of terrorism and shared views regarding the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. The two sides also explored avenues to enhance cooperation in counter-terrorism, multilateral diplomacy, and democratic values.
Tharoor's remarks followed a meeting with Amorim, who affirmed Brazil's stance, saying, "Even if the reasons may be sad, it is a satisfaction to receive our Indian friends... we reiterated our condemnation of all acts of terrorism against the civilian population in India."
All-party delegation leader and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday said Members of the Indian MPs' delegation learnt with concern about the terror attack in Boulder, Colorado and were relieved that there was no loss of life.
All-party delegation leader and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday underscored the importance of focusing on their mission Operation Sindoor outreach, informing the world about India's anti-terrorism stance and response, while engaging with international counterparts.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday (local time) said that Colombia will issue a statement of strong support for India's position after the country withdrew their statement condoling the deaths of Pakistanis in Indian strikes.
All-Party Delegation Leader and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said met with former President Cesar Augusto Gaviria Trujillo, leader of the Colombian Liberal Party.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said India offered the Indus Waters Treaty to Pakistan in goodwill, but repeated terrorist attacks have betrayed that spirit. He added the treaty is now suspended until Pakistan shows genuine intent to act in harmony, as India can no longer act unilaterally.
Reiterating India's firm stance against terrorism, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday (local time) said that the country decided that the Pahalgam terror attack could not go unpunished and launched strikes against terrorist infrastructure under Operation Sindoor.