Shashi Tharoor reappointed as head of External Affairs panelNew Delhi: Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor will continue as the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs. The Parliamentary Committee on External Affairs has been reconstituted with effect from September 26. A senior Congress MP and former Minister of State for External Affairs, Tharoor, has wide experience in diplomacy, including his time at the United Nations. This indicates a balanced and inclusive approach to external affairs oversight. The committee plays a crucial advisory role in India’s foreign relations, examining the policies and functioning of the Ministry of External Affairs and related bodies.