Shashi Tharoor Addresses Controversy with Congress Party
NEW DELHI: Shashi Tharoor has recently sought to downplay the controversy surrounding reports of a rift with the Congress party. This follows his appearance on a podcast where he suggested that he had “other options” if the party did not require his services. Tharoor stated, “You all heard the podcast, what was the controversy about?…I still haven’t understood the controversy.”
Tharoor confirmed his attendance at an important party meeting scheduled for Friday, which will include top leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge. He emphasized his commitment to the party despite the swirling rumors.
Events Leading to the ‘Controversy’
The controversy began after Tharoor posted a quote by Thomas Gray: “Where ignorance is bliss, ’tis folly to be wise.” This, coupled with his comments during a Malayalam podcast, sparked speculation about his dissatisfaction within the Congress ranks. He warned that if the party failed to broaden its appeal, it risked remaining in opposition for yet another term in Kerala.
Further intensifying the situation, he remarked on a leadership vacuum within Kerala’s Congress, citing his four-time election as MP from Thiruvananthapuram. He expressed that if the party no longer valued his contributions, he had “other options,” including writing and speaking engagements.
Adding to the intrigue, Tharoor shared a selfie with Union Minister Piyush Goyal, praising the revival of stalled Free Trade Agreement negotiations with Britain. This move led to further speculation about his political alignment.
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