The delegation aims to brief international partners on India's response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and its broader fight against cross-border terrorism while engaging with leaders in key countries.
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.
BJP National President and Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Wednesday slammed Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of insulting the Indian Army by terming the success of Operation Sindoor a "surrender", noting that 'surrender' was in the dictio
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."
Following the death of 11 people in a stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar complimented the state police force for controlling the massive influx of people during the RCB celebrations.
The multi-party parliamentary delegation briefed the members of the Caucuses of the United States Congress on the cross-border terrorism faced by India and its resolve in the fight against terror.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday called the stampede near Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium during RCB's IPL victory celebrations "heartbreaking" and expressed condolences to the families of the victims, which claimed 11 lives.
The incident occurred on Wednesday during the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) IPL winning celebration near the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium when thousands of fans gathered to catch a glimpse of their favourite player.
Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) MP Supriya Sule shared her observations from the Operation Sindoor global outreach program where the delegation led by her visited several countries across the world to convey India's stance against terrorism.
Senior Congress leader BK Hariprasad expressed shock and grief over the tragic stampede during the RCB cricket team's victory parade in Bengaluru, which claimed over 11 lives, including women.