India’s Parliament has kept Shashi Tharoor at the helm of its key committee on foreign affairs. The senior Congress leader will stay on as chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, following a fresh lineup announced on September 26.
Tharoor brings a wealth of experience to the role. As a former Minister of State for External Affairs and a longtime diplomat at the United Nations, he’s well-equipped to steer discussions on India’s place in the world. Officials say his guidance will help the committee tackle a shifting global landscape, from trade tensions to security challenges.
This 30-member panel—20 from the Lok Sabha and 10 from the Rajya Sabha—dives deep into India’s foreign policy, diplomacy, and international ties. It reviews the work of the Ministry of External Affairs, scrutinizes bilateral deals and global treaties, and keeps an eye on issues affecting the Indian diaspora. One Lok Sabha spot remains open for now.
The Lok Sabha lineup features a mix of voices from across parties and regions. Standouts include D. K. Aruna, Abhishek Banerjee, Vijay Baghel, Arun Govil, Deepender Singh Hooda, Naveen Jindal, Asaduddin Owaisi, Pradeep Kumar Panigrahy, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Aparajita Sarangi, Arvind Ganpat Sawant, Bansuri Swaraj, and Praniti Sushilkumar Shinde. Over in the Rajya Sabha, you’ll find John Brittas, Raghav Chadha, Sagarika Ghose, K. Laxman, Rajeev Shukla, Sudhanshu Trivedi, and more. This diverse group promises balanced oversight on everything from border diplomacy to India’s push in climate talks.
Tharoor’s continued leadership has sparked buzz in political and diplomatic circles. Many expect the committee to take a hands-on approach to hot topics like regional security, strengthening ties through forums such as the UN, G20, and BRICS. With India’s global influence growing fast, Parliament’s input on foreign policy feels more vital than ever.
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