Congress leader Shashi Tharoor drew historical parallels as he responded to Modi government's ceasefire understanding with Pakistan. Citing the 1971 war as a different scenario, Tharoor emphasized that national security decisions must reflect India’s long-term strategic interests and not short-term optics. His remarks come amid rising political debate over the current India-Pakistan tensions and the ceasefire developments.#indianpolitics #pakistanindia #nationalsecurity #shashitharoor #ceasefire #1971war #politicaldebate #congress #pahalgamterrorattack #operationsindoor #toi #toibharat