Shashi Tharoor: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor was pleased about a move by ten US Congress members to ask President Donald Trump to improve relations with India. This was a big step forward in diplomatic relations. Many people see this as a big step toward better relations between India and the US, and recognizing the power of the Indian-American group in US politics.
Explains His Comments About the “Silence” in the Diaspora
Tharoor was recently questioned about what he said about the “silence” of Indians living outside of India in US politics. He said, “When I asked why the diaspora was so quiet, it was because I was worried that they weren’t asking their politicians to take a stand on this.” He stressed that active participation from the diaspora could inspire politicians to better look out for India’s best interests.
Politicians with a lot of power can change things
The recent letter from US lawmakers shows that powerful US politicians are ready to talk about important issues that affect India even when they are not under pressure from the Indian diaspora. “If powerful American politicians can speak out, with or without pressure from the diaspora, it will surely have some effect on US policy,” Tharoor said. His words show how important initiative and leadership are in shaping ties between countries.
Before the meeting, the delegation and lawmakers worked together
It’s interesting that five of the ten people who signed the letter to the US Congress had met with an Indian delegation from more than one party in Washington, DC, in the summer. This conversation may have helped bring up important problems and start a conversation, which made this initiative possible.
Support from both parties makes ties stronger
This change comes at a time when trade, defense, and technology ties between India and the US are changing. Tharoor’s statement about backing from both parties shows how important political agreement is in making foreign policy and improving relations between the two countries.
There is hope for diplomacy
The way Tharoor answered shows that he has a balanced view on diplomacy: while diaspora lobbying is important, policymaking by powerful leaders is just as important. These kinds of efforts give people hope that reason, dialogue, and cooperation can win out, which could lead to a better partnership between India and the US.
