Archive · 21 May 2025
Congress Members Advocate for Bipartisanship on Security, Differ on Ceasefire
Some members of the Indian government and opposition are talking about how to work together on important issues like dealing with terrorism.
One point of debate is about a possible pause in fighting between India and Pakistan.
Some people, like Shashi Tharoor, want everyone to agree on security matters.
While some from Congress question whether outside countries helped with the pause in fighting, another Congress member, Salman Khurshid, says that the pause was agreed upon directly between India and Pakistan, without help from any other country.
Shashi Tharoor calls for bipartisan cooperation on security matters, including terrorism.
Tharoor and other MPs are part of delegations despite some not being recommended by Congress.
Salman Khurshid disagrees with the party's view on the India-Pakistan ceasefire.
Khurshid states there was no third-party mediation in the ceasefire agreement.
The issue of government-selected delegations has caused some political disagreement.
- Who
- Shashi Tharoor, Salman Khurshid, Congress, and government officials.
- What
- Debates on India-Pakistan relations, ceasefire claims, and calls for bipartisanship in security matters.
- When
- Recent events following the Pahalgam attack and related diplomatic discussions.
- Where
- India, Pakistan, and international forums.
- Why
- Tharoor and others want bipartisan cooperation on security matters, especially regarding terrorism, and to address the controversy over diplomatic delegations.
Congress's Perspective
Salman Khurshid's Perspective
Ceasefire Negotiations
Congress's Perspective
Congress has questioned the government over claims of a ceasefire brokered by US President Donald Trump.
Salman Khurshid's Perspective
Salman Khurshid believes there was no third-party mediation and the ceasefire was agreed upon through DGMO-level talks.
- MP
- Shashi Tharoor
- Congress Functionary
- Salman Khurshid
- Focus
- Bipartisanship on security
- Ceasefire Agreement
- India-Pakistan DGMO Talks
- Related Event
- Pahalgam attack
Sources
Gehlot slams Centre’s ‘mischief’ over Cong MPs’ foreign tour row
D Raja says briefing foreign nations on Op Sindoor before Parliament unacceptable; questions Trump's role
No mediation, only bilateral talks: Salman Khurshid differs with Congress on India-Pakistan 'ceasefire'
