'Firing shells at Pakistan not a clear objective, liberating Bangladesh was': Shashi Tharoor on why 1971 can't be compared to now

Following a DGMO-level conversation resulting in a ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan across all fronts, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor cautioned against drawing parallels between Prime Minister Modi's actions and Indira Gandhi's leadership during the 1971 war. Tharoor emphasized the distinct circumstances, highlighting Bangladesh's moral cause and clear objective, which differed from simply exchanging fire with Pakistan.

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