Congress leader Shashi Tharoor remained silent on 'Operation Sindoor' ahead of a crucial Lok Sabha debate, fueling speculation about his party's stance. Tasked by the Centre to represent India's counterterrorism efforts post-Pahalgam attack, Tharoor's support for the operation, which targeted terror camps in Pakistan, has caused internal friction within the Congress.
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