Congress MP Shashi Tharoor Awarded France's Highest Civilian Honor for Fostering Indo-French Ties

• Shashi Tharoor, Congress MP and author, awarded France's highest civilian honor "Chevalier de la Legion d'honneur" • Award recognizes his efforts to deepen Indo-French ties, commitment to international cooperation, and friendship with France • Award conferred by French Senate President Gérard Larcher at ceremony in New Delhi • Tharoor says award reflects collective efforts of both countries in fostering cultural exchange and diplomatic ties • Legion d'honneur instituted by Napoleon in 1802 to recognize outstanding service to France