Shashi Tharoor on His Next Move, Women Who Inspired Him & India’s Voice Abroad
Shashi Tharoor talks future plans, lessons from women in his life, and how he became India’s strongest global voice — in conversation with Barkha Dutt.
In a lively conversation hosted by Barkha Dutt, four-time Lok Sabha MP and celebrated author-diplomat Dr. Shashi Tharoor opened up about his recent diplomatic missions, his formative influences, and what may lie ahead. Having served as India’s most visible voice abroad during recent crises, Tharoor emphasized bipartisanship in foreign policy, asserting: “There’s no BJP or Congress foreign policy, only Indian national interest.”
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Tharoor shared how his mother’s high expectations instilled resilience, recounting her disappointment when he once finished third in class: “There was a funeral atmosphere at home.” He also credited his sisters for shaping him and keeping him grounded, with his youngest sister Smita calling him “honest, authentic, and non-judgmental.”
When asked by Barkha about his cryptic social media post suggesting he doesn’t need anyone’s permission to “fly,” Tharoor clarified he isn’t leaving the Congress but wants to remain true to himself. He also reflected on the pressures of entering India’s “closed political world” as an outsider, and the resilience built from overcoming adversities, including early opposition from within his own party.
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“As Shashi Tharoor put it so candidly tonight, ‘Be the best version of yourself — nobody else can be you.’ Whether or not he reveals his next move, India’s most articulate envoy has left no doubt about where his heart lies: with the people and principles he stands for.”
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