Tharoor, who was named to lead one of the government’s delegations to explain India’s stance on cross-border terrorism, said he had no hesitation in accepting the role, calling it a matter of duty.
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“As I have mentioned, it is a very great honour. As a citizen being called upon to serve the nation at the time of crisis, is a matter of duty for all of us. At the same time, it is an honour that I have been asked to lead a delegation and I look forward very much to playing my part,” Tharoor told reporters.
The Lok Sabha MP from Thiruvananthapuram said he accepted the government’s invitation without hesitation, saying it was about national interest, not politics, and that his duty to the country comes first.
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