New Delhi, May 18 -- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday stood firm on his decision to accept the Centre's invitation to lead a multi-party delegation abroad to present India's position against Pakistan on terrorism, asserting, "I cannot be insulted so easily. I know my worth." The move has sparked tensions within the Congress, especially after party general secretary Jairam Ramesh questioned the government's choice of delegation members.

Speaking to reporters in Thiruvananthapuram, Tharoor said he was officially invited by Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju to lead the delegation, given his experience in foreign affairs, and he "immediately agreed." He insisted, "I see no politics in it. According to me, politics becom...