Shashi Tharoor-led delegation briefs JD Vance on Op Sindoor, secures US backing
Congress MP and former diplomat Shashi Tharoor led a multi-party Indian parliamentary delegation in discussions with US Vice President JD Vance on Thursday (June 5).
The 30-minute meeting with JD Vance was arranged on short notice, with the decision made only during morning hours. Tharoor represented the Indian delegation in explaining the circumstances surrounding Operation Sindoor and emphasized the necessity of such action, according to sources speaking to News18.
The parliamentary group stressed that India’s military response constituted targeted strikes against terrorist installations, clearly differentiating it from Pakistan’s assaults on civilian populations in border regions including Poonch and Uri.
Excellent meeting with Vice President @JDVance today in Washington D.C. with our delegation. We had comprehensive discussions covering a wide array of critical issues, from counter-terrorism efforts to enhancing technological cooperation. A truly constructive & productive… pic.twitter.com/mAJtqeqiGS
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) June 5, 2025
Tharoor conveyed that India would respond similarly whenever Pakistan attempts to harm India through such means. He clarified that the operation was merely suspended, not concluded.
JD Vance pledges American backing
The Vice President provided assurances that India enjoys robust US support in combating terrorism, sources informed News18. JD Vance acknowledged India’s sovereign right to defend its borders and described New Delhi’s response as justified.
During the discussion, the US Vice President inquired about potential nuclear weapon deployment during the military action. The delegation promptly reaffirmed India’s “No First Use” doctrine, stating it applies both formally and practically.
The Indian representatives emphasized that the military engagement between India and Pakistan remained within conventional warfare parameters and did not involve nuclear considerations.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump had taken credit for facilitating the ceasefire between the two nations and preventing potential nuclear conflict in South Asia. India has consistently rejected this assertion, maintaining that the ceasefire occurred when Pakistan contacted Indian authorities requesting de-escalation.