Shashi Tharoor leads a parliamentary delegation to the US, aiming to share India's experiences with terrorism and explain its current strategies. The team, including MPs from various parties and former ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu, will also visit Guyana, Panama, Brazil, and Colombia. Their mission is to present a united front against terrorism and seek global partnerships for peace and security.
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