‘Nation Comes Before Party’: Shashi Tharoor’s ‘Nation First’ Call Amid Rift With Cong Leadership

Amid internal differences within the Congress, MP Shashi Tharoor reiterated that “the nation comes first,” stressing the need to “cooperate with other parties in the interest of national security.” Speaking in Kochi, Tharoor said party lines must be set aside when the nation is imperilled. He defended his stance on Operation Sindoor, for which he faced criticism after leading an all-party delegation abroad. “I will stand my ground because I believe this is right for the country,” he said, adding that he speaks for all Indians, not just those aligned with his party. “Parties are a means, not the end.”#shashitharoor #congress #nationalsecurity #operationsindoor #indiafirst #politicalunity #indianpolitics #diplomacy #kochi #allpartydelegation #toi #toibharat