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'That shouldn't be allowed': Shashi Tharoor answers son's question on Operation Sindoor at US press briefing

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In a surprising moment, Shashi Tharoor was questioned by his son, Ishaan Tharoor of the Washington Post, during a foreign policy address. Ishaan inquired about evidence of Pakistan's involvement in the Pahalgam attack. Tharoor responded that India possessed convincing evidence before conducting Operation Sindoor. He highlighted Pakistan's history of denying involvement in terror attacks, citing the Mumbai attacks.
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News video: Shashi Tharoor Leads All-Party Delegation at National Press Club in Washington

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