Government's diplomatic outreach team: Congress has tough call to take as rift with Shashi Tharoor widens

Shashi Tharoor's acceptance of a government nomination for a global outreach team has stirred controversy within the Congress party, especially after his comments on the conflict with Pakistan. Jairam Ramesh criticized the government's nomination process as dishonest. BJP leaders questioned Congress's decision not to nominate Tharoor, citing potential jealousy or intolerance.