'Maunvrat': Shashi Tharoor Snubs Question On Operation Sindoor Debate In Parliament
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor declined to comment on a question of the 'Operation Sindoor' debate in Parliament, citing a "maunvrat".
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday declined to comment on a question of the 'Operation Sindoor' debate in the Parliament, and prompted ' maunvrat" (a vow of silence).
His response came as he arrived at the Parliament, and was asked by reporters if he would participate in the 'Operation Sindoor' debate.
#WATCH | Delhi | Lok Sabha to discuss Operation Sindoor today, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor says, 'Maunvrat, maunvrat…" pic.twitter.com/YVOwS7jpk5 — ANI (@ANI) July 28, 2025
Earlier today, it was known that Tharoor was unlikely to participate in the discussion, even after the Congress leadership reached out to him for the same, and asked him if he was willing to speak.
Sources said Tharoor had refused to speak in the debate.
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