Shashi Tharoor praises PM Modi’s energy, dynamism; Calls him 'prime asset' for India
New Delhi: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has once again drawn attention with his pointed praise for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a "prime asset for India" in the context of India's diplomatic outreach under Operation Sindoor.
Writing in a column for The Hindu, Tharoor highlighted Modi’s dynamism and willingness to engage as crucial strengths that enhance India's global standing. "Prime Minister Narendra Modi's energy, dynamism and willingness to engage remain a prime asset for India on the global stage, but deserve greater backing," Tharoor wrote.
Tharoor’s remarks come shortly after his return from the diplomatic outreach as part of Operation Sindoor, an initiative aimed at rallying international support for India's position on Pakistan and cross-border terrorism. His inclusion in the delegation had sparked political friction between the Congress and the BJP, particularly after Tharoor publicly commended the government’s efforts.
Reflecting on the delegation’s visit to the United States, Tharoor also took a subtle dig at Pakistan. "Even as a Pakistani delegation was simultaneously present, we found US representatives, including those who met the Pakistani officials, echoing our concerns and urging decisive action against terror groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed," he wrote in the column.
"We consistently highlighted the severity of the threat from across our borders, aiming to build global consensus to hold perpetrators accountable," he added, calling the outreach a success.
The Thiruvananthapuram MP noted that the U.S. acknowledgement served as validation of India’s consistent diplomatic efforts, which were backed by verifiable facts and consistent advocacy, and were cutting through the noise and reinforcing the legitimacy of India’s position.
He further emphasised that India’s international strategy should be anchored in what he termed the "three T’s" — tech, trade, and tradition — to help build a "more just, secure and prosperous world."
Tharoor was one of a dozen opposition leaders who were part of the delegations, which included high-profile figures such as AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, Shiv Sena (UBT)’s Priyanka Chaturvedi, and DMK’s Kanimozhi.
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AIITA welcomes Karnataka’s ban on obscene songs in school events
Bhatkal: The Karnataka unit of the All India Ideal Teachers Association (AIITA) has welcomed the Karnataka government’s decision to strictly ban school children from dancing to obscene songs during educational and cultural programmes in government, aided, and private schools across the state.
AIITA Karnataka State President M. R. Manvi congratulated the government for taking what he termed an important step to preserve the sanctity of education.
“Such decisions to safeguard the dignity of school children and uphold the values of education are the need of the hour. This rule should not be limited to government schools alone but must be strictly implemented in all private educational institutions as well,” he said.
He further urged the government to address other concerns within school programmes.
“The government should not only prohibit obscene dances in the name of school anniversaries, but also ensure that plays and dialogues that incite religious hatred are avoided. Schools should be centres of harmony, not platforms for spreading hatred,” he added.
According to a recent circular issued by the Department of School Education and Literacy, obscene dances are adversely affecting the mental health and moral values of students.
In this regard, schools have been advised to use songs that promote nationalism, positive thinking, the greatness of Kannada culture, and value-based traditions instead of inappropriate content during programmes.
The circular also emphasises that students should be dressed in decent attire.
AIITA also backed the department’s warning that disciplinary action would be taken against head teachers if such guidelines are violated. The association has further demanded that district Deputy Directors of Public Instruction strictly monitor the implementation of these rules.
