Far better to be 'recalcitrant' than to be 'submissive, acquiescent to injustice': Tharoor

Tharoor Defends India's Tough Stance in US Trade Talks, Condemns Surrender to Injustice

In a candid address amidst ongoing trade negotiations between India and the United States, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has staunchly defended India’s firm stance, describing it as necessary ‘recalcitrance’ rather than obstinacy. Speaking to the media, Tharoor criticized any suggestion that India should yield to external pressures, framing such submission as a betrayal of national interests and a capitulation to injustice. His remarks come at a cr…

Far better to be 'recalcitrant' than to be 'submissive, acquiescent to injustice': Tharoor

New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) In an apparent swipe at US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for stating that India has been a bit recalcitrant on trade negotiations with America, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday said it is far better to be recalcitrant, than to be "tractable, submissive or acquiescent to injustice".Responding to a question on wrapping up all the tariffs and trade deals by the end of October, Bessent had said that it is aspirationa…