Shashi Tharoor addressed his inclusion in an all-party delegation despite not being nominated by the Congress, stating the government chose who they deemed fit. He affirmed his commitment to the role, dismissing political undertones. This situation sparked reactions, with Congress leaders making veiled criticisms and the BJP questioning the Congress's motives for excluding Tharoor.
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