Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Tharoor: Pakistan Must Act First to Normalize Ties
Shashi Tharoor talked about India and Pakistan's relationship at a book launch.
He said India has tried to be friendly before, but Pakistan hasn't responded well.
Now, India wants Pakistan to show they are serious about stopping terrorists.
Tharoor thinks Pakistan needs to take the first step.
He pointed out that despite attacks on India, Pakistan hasn't taken action.
India retaliated with military strikes after past attacks.
Shashi Tharoor discussed India-Pakistan relations at a book launch.
Tharoor stated India won't take the first step in normalizing ties.
He said Pakistan must dismantle terror infrastructure on its soil to show sincerity.
Tharoor cited past betrayals by Pakistan despite Indian outreach efforts.
He mentioned surgical strikes in 2016 and 'Operation Sindoor'.
- Who
- Shashi Tharoor, Congress MP, and the governments of India and Pakistan.
- What
- Shashi Tharoor discussed India-Pakistan relations and the need for Pakistan to address terrorism.
- When
- Discussed at a book launch on Tuesday.
- Where
- At the launch of the book 'Whither India-Pakistan Relations Today?'
- Why
- To clarify India's stance on normalizing relations and address the issue of terrorism emanating from Pakistan.
Indian Perspective
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Prerequisites for Normalization
Indian Perspective
India believes Pakistan must address terrorism.
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- Politician
- Shashi Tharoor
- Event
- Book Launch
- Book Title
- 'Whither India-Pakistan Relations Today?'
- Key Issue
- India-Pakistan Relations
- Indian Stance
- Won't take first step in normalizing ties.
Sources
India Won't Take First Step To Normalise Ties, Onus On Pak: Shashi Tharoor
India won’t take first step to normalise ties, onus on Pakistan: Tharoor
Tharoor Says India Won't Take First Step to Normalise Ties, Responsibility Lies with Pakistan
'Not Trump, But Successful Strikes': Shashi Tharoor Rebuts US On India-Pakistan Ceasefire
'Will not sit quietly if terror is unleashed on us, given the record of Pakistani behaviour...': Shashi Tharoor
