Parliamentary panel visit not meant to assess Kashmir situation: Tharoor after remarks draw Congress’s ire (opens original article in a new tab)

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor faced backlash from his party for comments on Jammu and Kashmir's progress, which he clarified were not meant to assess the region's situation.

• Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor faced criticism from his party in Jammu for remarks about progress in Jammu and Kashmir.
• Tharoor clarified that his parliamentary committee's visit is focused on foreign affairs, not assessing the region's conditions.
• The committee discussed passport services and India-Pakistan/Sino-Indian relations during their visit.