Shashi Tharoor to Lead Key External Affairs Committee Meet Today
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor leads the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs today to set the 2026-27 agenda.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor is set to preside over a crucial meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs today, October 29, 2026. The gathering, which marks a significant step in the committee's current term, will take place at the Parliament House in Delhi, starting at 4:30 p.m.
Setting the Agenda for 2026-27
The core objective of today's session is strategic planning. The committee will focus on finalizing the specific subjects and key areas that will be under examination during the 2026-27 tenure. As the body responsible for overseeing the nation's diplomatic and foreign policy frameworks, the selection of these subjects will dictate the committee's priorities for the coming year.
Tharoor's Leadership Role
Shashi Tharoor continues to steer the committee in his capacity as Chairman. His leadership of this influential body was recently solidified when he was reappointed to the position on October 3, 2026.
The meeting is expected to involve detailed deliberations among the members to ensure that the most pressing international issues and diplomatic challenges are addressed in the upcoming legislative cycle.