Congress MP Shashi Tharoor slammed Pakistan’s persistent denial of hosting terror networks during his US visit (photo-videograb)
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, known for his articulate diplomacy, has taken a firm stance against Pakistan’s denial of hosting terror networks during his US visit. Speaking at the Indian Consulate in New York, Tharoor highlighted India’s growing frustration with Pakistan’s lack of action against terrorism, referencing past attacks such as Pathankot (2015), Uri (2016), Pulwama (2019), and the recent Pahalgam attack (2025).
His remarks come amid India’s global outreach against terrorism, reinforcing the country’s determination to hold Pakistan accountable for cross-border terror activities.
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Tharoor’s Key Statements on Pakistan’s Terror Links
1. No More Diplomatic Dossiers – India Will Respond
Tharoor asserted that India has exhausted all diplomatic options, stating:
“We have tried everything, international dossiers, complaints, appeals. Pakistan remains in denial. There has been no conviction, no serious prosecution, no attempt to dismantle terror infrastructure.”
2. Operation Sindoor: India’s Precise Response to Terrorism
Tharoor referenced Operation Sindoor, India’s recent military action targeting terror camps in Pakistan, stating:
“We hit hard, but we hit smart. We are determined that there’s a new bottom line, Pakistan cannot continue to provide safe havens for terrorists without consequences.”
3. Pathankot Betrayal: Pakistan’s Last Chance in 2015
Tharoor recalled the 2015 Pathankot airbase attack, when PM Modi invited Pakistani officials to join the investigation, only for them to deny involvement. He stated:
“That was Pakistan’s last opportunity to behave. Since then, India has responded with precision strikes, ensuring that terror attacks do not go unanswered.”
India’s Global Outreach Against Terrorism
1. Strengthening India-US Counterterrorism Cooperation
Tharoor emphasized that terrorism is a shared problem between India and the US, stating:
“We are here in a city that still bears scars of a savage terrorist attack (9/11). India has suffered far more attacks, and we must fight terrorism unitedly.”
2. UN Security Council & International Pressure on Pakistan
India is pushing for greater international scrutiny on Pakistan’s terror financing and safe havens, urging the UN Security Council to take stronger action.
3. India’s Firm Stance: No More Denial, No More Excuses
Tharoor made it clear that India will not tolerate Pakistan’s continued denial, stating:
“You do this, you’re going to get this back. We have demonstrated with Operation Sindoor that we can respond with precision.”
Conclusion
Shashi Tharoor’s strong warning to Pakistan during his US visit underscores India’s unwavering stance against terrorism. With Operation Sindoor, India has set a new precedent, ensuring that terror attacks do not go unanswered. As India continues its global outreach against terrorism, the message is clear—Pakistan must dismantle terror networks or face consequences.
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