‘First, get the house in order’: Sanjay Jha’s open letter to Rahul Gandhi amid rift rumours with Shashi Tharoor
1 month ago

‘First, get the house in order’: Sanjay Jha’s open letter to Rahul Gandhi amid rift rumours with Shashi Tharoor

Live Mint  

Former Congress spokesperson Sanjay Jha wrote an open letter to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Monday amid rumours about a potential "rift" between the Congress leadership and Kerala Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. After Shashi Tharoor's comments fueled doubts about his relationship with the Congress, Jha said in a long post on X, "I am writing to you publicly here because no one within the Congress is probably going to tell you this. The former Congress spokesperson said the Congress must be focused on taking on the BJP, "but a prerequisite for that is to first get the house in order." Shashi Tharoor asks Rahul Gandhi about his role in Congress According to reports, Shashi Tharoor met Congress MP Rahul Gandhi earlier and sought clarity on his role in the Congress.

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BJP praises Tharoor for lauding government stance on Russia-Ukraine conflict
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1 week, 4 days ago

BJP praises Tharoor for lauding government stance on Russia-Ukraine conflict

The Hindu  

The BJP on Wednesday lauded Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s remarks appreciating the neutral position taken by India in the Russia-Ukraine conflict even as the Congress maintained a studied silence. During an interactive session titled “Waging peace: looking back to look ahead” at the Raisina Dialogue here on Tuesday, Mr. Tharoor said he had opposed India’s stance when the war broke …

BJP hails Tharoor backing India’s Russia-Ukraine stand
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1 week, 4 days ago

BJP hails Tharoor backing India’s Russia-Ukraine stand

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi:The BJP seems to be warming up to Congress MP Shashi Tharoor with each passing day as the saffron party hailed Tharoor’s stand on India’s position on Russia-Ukraine conflict. While the Congress maintained a stoic silence, BJP MP Sambit Patra said that the Congress leaders including party president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi should “appreciate” Tharoor’s stand. BJP IT …

Will leave Rahul Gandhi red-faced: BJP as Shashi Tharoor praises PM Modi again
1 week, 4 days ago

Will leave Rahul Gandhi red-faced: BJP as Shashi Tharoor praises PM Modi again

India Today  

The BJP had a field day in taunting the Congress after its MP Shashi Tharoor said he was left with an "egg on his face" for opposing India's neutral stance towards the Ukraine-Russia war, saying it would leave Rahul Gandhi "red-faced". BJP leaders said it was "good to see" Congress leaders acknowledging PM Modi's global stature and hoped that the …

Shashi Tharoor's U-turn on Kerala industrial growth days after 'praise' for Cong rival LDF: ‘Dismayed’
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Shashi Tharoor's U-turn on Kerala industrial growth days after 'praise' for Cong rival LDF: ‘Dismayed’

Hindustan Times  

Shashi Tharoor, Congress leader and MP from Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram, on Sunday made a U-turn on his take over industrial growth in the state, stating that the more MSME start-ups are needed — not just on paper Congress MP Shashi Tharoor arrives to attend the party's Kerala unit meeting with senior leadership, in New Delhi on Friday. Sharing a news report …

Shashi Tharoor backtracks on Kerala startup praise; calls for real MSME growth
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Shashi Tharoor backtracks on Kerala startup praise; calls for real MSME growth

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Days after his praise of the growth of Kerala’s startup ecosystem under the LDF government drew flak from his party colleagues, prompting Congress high command’s intervention, MP Shashi Tharoor has taken a U-turn. Kerala must head this way!,” he posted on X. Tharoor stated his new position while referring to a report published by a newspaper that highlighted the …

Amid Shashi Tharoor row, Congress warns Kerala unit of strict action if anyone fails to follow party lines
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Amid Shashi Tharoor row, Congress warns Kerala unit of strict action if anyone fails to follow party lines

Live Mint  

Rahul Gandhi and senior Congress leadership clearly said leader refrain from saying anything against someting that does not toe the party line amid the row over Congress's strategy in Kerala. Sources close to the development told PTI, Rahul Gandhi, at a meeting to deliberate the Congress's strategy in Kerala, said leaders should be very careful about the political strategy and …

Shashi Tharoor Row Congress Warns Against Personal Views During Kerala Election Strategy Meeting Kharge Rahul Gandhi KC Venugopal Priyanka Gandhi
1 month ago

Shashi Tharoor Row Congress Warns Against Personal Views During Kerala Election Strategy Meeting Kharge Rahul Gandhi KC Venugopal Priyanka Gandhi

ABP News  

The Congress leadership has issued a stern warning against any "disrespectful" remarks that could harm the party’s electoral prospects in Kerala, as discussions intensified over the upcoming local body and assembly elections in the state. VIDEO | After the conclusion of meeting of Congress top brass with its Kerala party leaders, Congress leader Deepa Dasmunshi says, "First there is a …

Shashi Tharoor Issues Clarification Amid Rumours Of Rift With Congress
1 month ago

Shashi Tharoor Issues Clarification Amid Rumours Of Rift With Congress

ABP News  

Shashi Tharoor News: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday dismissed media reports that suggested he was exploring other political options. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said in an X post that he had commented in an interview about having several options to spend his life in "literary pursuits". Some… pic.twitter.com/NdxpiP64yc — Shashi Tharoor February 27, 2025 I am Left Dealing With …

Shashi Tharoor terms as fake news report that suggested he was seeking other political options
1 month ago

Shashi Tharoor terms as fake news report that suggested he was seeking other political options

The Hindu  

Congress Working Committee member and MP Shashi Tharoor has accused a national newspaper of putting a fake spin on a Malayalam podcast he partook of with the daily’s New Delhi-based correspondent last week. In a five-part post on X, Mr. Tharoor said the newspaper “took an innocuous statement” which said he had multiple options “to spend my time in literary …

Shashi Tharoor downplays rift rumours with Congress: ‘What was the controversy?’
1 month ago

Shashi Tharoor downplays rift rumours with Congress: ‘What was the controversy?’

Hindustan Times  

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday downplayed the reported rift between him and the party, saying that he is yet to ‘understand the controversy’. Tharoor's remarks come as the Congress has called a meeting of party chief Mallikarjun Kharge and leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi with the leaders from Kerala on Friday. The development comes after Tharoor's recent appearance in …

Will Shashi Tharoor join BJP? Congress MP says ‘There is always an option to…’
1 month ago

Will Shashi Tharoor join BJP? Congress MP says ‘There is always an option to…’

Live Mint  

Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor's alleged involvement in intra-party differences within Congress has been in the news for almost a week. Congress leader Shashi Tharoor with Union Minister Piyush Goyal and UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds during a meeting. “I didn’t enter politics as a career,” Tharoor emphasized, highlighting his background in the United Nations before …

Rift with Congress, BJP buzz, second marriage? Shashi Tharoor spills the beans
1 month ago

Rift with Congress, BJP buzz, second marriage? Shashi Tharoor spills the beans

India Today  

Shashi Tharoor has been in the eye of political speculation, with his every remark scrutinised, and his actions dissected for hidden meanings. "Some in my own party oppose me, but I speak for India and Kerala's future," Tharoor said, dismissing the idea that he is about to switch allegiances. The photo, showing the two smiling together, came as a surprise, …

If not Congress, the options that Shashi Tharoor has
1 month ago

If not Congress, the options that Shashi Tharoor has

India Today  

After years abroad as a diplomat, when Shashi Tharoor took the political plunge in 2009, he weighed his options with the BJP, the Left, and the Congress. In a podcast hosted by The Indian Express, Shashi Tharoor claimed he was the frontrunner among Congress leaders in Kerala, citing "opinion polls conducted by independent organisations". American writer and journalist Sadanand Dhume …

Shashi Tharoor shares selfie with BJP minister amid rift rumours
1 month ago

Shashi Tharoor shares selfie with BJP minister amid rift rumours

Hindustan Times  

Amid rumours of his rift with the Congress leadership, MP Shashi Tharoor posted a selfie with union commerce minister Piyush Goyal and Britain's secretary of state for business and trade, Jonathan Reynolds. The long-stalled FTA negotiations have been revived, which is most welcome," he wrote on X. Shashi Tharoor had reportedly received flak from within the party apparently for praising …

Shashi Tharoor’s selfie with BJP leader goes viral amid reports of rift with Congress, ‘Good to exchange words…’
1 month ago

Shashi Tharoor’s selfie with BJP leader goes viral amid reports of rift with Congress, ‘Good to exchange words…’

Live Mint  

Amid ongoing reports of a rift with the Congress, now senior party leader Shashi Tharoor has posted a selfie on X with Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and UK's Secretary of State for the Department for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds. Taking to X, Thiruvananthapuram MP wrote, “Good to exchange words with Jonathan Reynolds, Britain’s Secretary of State …

Shashi Tharoor's praise for Centre, selfie with Piyush Goyal amid rift buzz
1 month ago

Shashi Tharoor's praise for Centre, selfie with Piyush Goyal amid rift buzz

India Today  

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's another praise of the Narendra Modi-led government over a trade deal with the UK and a selfie with Union Minister Piyush Goyal has once again brought to focus his souring of ties with the party and fuelled a buzz over his future. In the post, a beaming Tharoor is seen standing next to a smiling Goyal …

‘First, get the house in order’: Sanjay Jha’s open letter to Rahul Gandhi amid rift rumours with Shashi Tharoor
1 month ago

‘First, get the house in order’: Sanjay Jha’s open letter to Rahul Gandhi amid rift rumours with Shashi Tharoor

Live Mint  

Former Congress spokesperson Sanjay Jha wrote an open letter to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Monday amid rumours about a potential "rift" between the Congress leadership and Kerala Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. After Shashi Tharoor's comments fueled doubts about his relationship with the Congress, Jha said in a long post on X, "I am writing to you publicly here because …

Will Shashi Tharoor quit Congress? Kerala CM ambition sparks rumours of BJP manoeuvring
1 month ago

Will Shashi Tharoor quit Congress? Kerala CM ambition sparks rumours of BJP manoeuvring

Op India  

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has been causing political turmoil for the past few days, with his remarks intensifying speculation across party circles. In a recent social media post on X, he appreciated a rare political moment when Bharatiya Janata Party Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, and Congress’ Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan shared the stage at …

Shashi Tharoor's 'I Have Options' Remark Fuels Rumours Of Rift With Congress
1 month ago

Shashi Tharoor's 'I Have Options' Remark Fuels Rumours Of Rift With Congress

ABP News  

There has been a growing speculations over four-time Congress MP Shashi Tharoor getting disillusioned with the grand-old party over leadership role for the leader. The speculations surfaced over Tharoor's recent criticism of a leadership vacuum in Kerala Congress and a recent meeting with Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi to discuss his role in the party. Shashi Tharoor …

Shashi Tharoor to Congress amid reports of rift with party: ‘If the party wants me I will be there, if not then…’
1 month ago

Shashi Tharoor to Congress amid reports of rift with party: ‘If the party wants me I will be there, if not then…’

Live Mint  

Amid ongoing reports of rift with the Congress, senior party leader Shashi Tharoor has made it clear that he has “options” if the party doesn’t need his service. Shashi Tharoor’s rift with Congress Amid clamour about Shashi Tharoor and his relation with senior Congress leaders, the parliamentarian refrained from addressing the issue on Sunday. Shashi Tharoor’s cryptic post Speculations related …

Proprietorship firm of Gandhis: BJP attacks Congress on Shashi Tharoor rift buzz
1 month ago

Proprietorship firm of Gandhis: BJP attacks Congress on Shashi Tharoor rift buzz

India Today  

The BJP on Monday slammed the Congress over rumours of its MP Shashi Tharoor's rift with the party, asserting that his "marginalisation" was inevitable after he unsuccessfully contested the party's presidential election against senior leader Mallikarjun Kharge. Calling the Congress a "proprietorship firm of the Gandhi family", BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya tweeted, "Shashi Tharoor's marginalisation in the Congress …

After Shashi Tharoor says he has options, CPI(M) hints at welcoming him
1 month ago

After Shashi Tharoor says he has options, CPI(M) hints at welcoming him

India Today  

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s remarks on the leadership vacuum in Kerala’s Congress have stirred fresh political discussions, with the CPI signaling a warm welcome should he choose to exit the party. Senior CPI leader Thomas Isaac stated that Tharoor “will not be an orphan in Kerala politics” if he leaves the Congress. Meanwhile, senior Kerala Congress leader K Muraleedharan, considered …

Absence of a leader within Kerala’s Congress, says Tharoor; CPI(M) backs him
1 month, 1 week ago

Absence of a leader within Kerala’s Congress, says Tharoor; CPI(M) backs him

Hindustan Times  

Kochi: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday said that Kerala’s party unit lacks a “leader” and warned that it risks a third consecutive term in Opposition unless it broadens its appeal beyond its core voter-base, fuelling speculation about his future with the party. The comments come just days after Tharoor sparked a row by praising the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led …

Tharoor flags ‘absence of leader’ in party’s Kerala unit, Cong. top brass peeved
1 month, 1 week ago

Tharoor flags ‘absence of leader’ in party’s Kerala unit, Cong. top brass peeved

The Hindu  

Congress Working Committee member Shashi Tharoor, MP, seemingly struck a discordant note within the party by reportedly emphasising the “absence of a leader in Kerala’s Congress.“ Mr. Tharoor’s “averment” in a newspaper interview published from New Delhi on Sunday appeared to ruffle feathers in the Congress leadership in Kerala. Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala hinted that Mr. Tharoor’s interview was likely …

Is all well between Shashi Tharoor and Congress? On switching parties, Kerala MP says...
1 month, 1 week ago

Is all well between Shashi Tharoor and Congress? On switching parties, Kerala MP says...

Live Mint  

Shashi Tharoor, the Congress MP from Kerela's Thiruvananthapuram, recently refused to comment when asked if "all is well between you and the Congress." But, he quickly added: “What I see in today’s politics is that everyone wants a party or organisation to back you.” ‘Sidelined’ Shashi Tharoor asks Rahul Gandhi about his role in Congress According to reports, Shashi Tharoor …

Is all well between Shashi Tharoor and Congress? On switching parties, Kerala MP says...
1 month, 1 week ago

Is all well between Shashi Tharoor and Congress? On switching parties, Kerala MP says...

Live Mint  

Shashi Tharoor, the Congress MP from Kerela's Thiruvananthapuram, recently refused to comment when asked if "all is well between you and the Congress." But, he quickly added: “What I see in today’s politics is that everyone wants a party or organisation to back you.” ‘Sidelined’ Shashi Tharoor asks Rahul Gandhi about his role in Congress According to reports, Shashi Tharoor …

Shashi Tharoor refuses to comment on reports of rift with Congress Party over his comments praising PM Modi and LDF
1 month, 1 week ago

Shashi Tharoor refuses to comment on reports of rift with Congress Party over his comments praising PM Modi and LDF

Op India  

Amidst reports that all is not well between him and the Congress following backlash from within the party on his apparent praise recently for the Kerala Left Democratic Front government’s industrial policy and also for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday refused to comment further on the subject. Assembly elections in Kerala is scheduled for 2026 and …

Shashi Tharoor's ‘have my own things’ warning amid reports of rift with Congress
1 month, 1 week ago

Shashi Tharoor's ‘have my own things’ warning amid reports of rift with Congress

Hindustan Times  

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has said that the party needs to expand its voter base, pointing out that he enjoys wider support from even opposition voters. Reports of a rift between Congress and Shashi Tharoor have emerged in recent days ahead of next year's assembly polls in Kerala. Shashi Tharoor’s cryptic X post amid rift rumours Amid rumours of …

Shashi Tharoor stirs fresh controversy by underlining ‘absence of a leader in Kerala’s Congress’
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1 month, 1 week ago

Shashi Tharoor stirs fresh controversy by underlining ‘absence of a leader in Kerala’s Congress’

The Hindu  

Congress Working Committee member Shashi Tharoor, MP, appeared to have ruffled his party’s feathers by purportedly underscoring the “absence of a leader in Kerala’s Congress” in a newspaper interview published from New Delhi on Sunday. Arguably, Mr. Tharoor also appeared to advocate for his candidacy as the party’s leader ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls, supposedly claiming in the interview …

Shashi Tharoor says to have 'options' if Congress doesn't need him but declines rumors of rift
1 month, 1 week ago

Shashi Tharoor says to have 'options' if Congress doesn't need him but declines rumors of rift

India TV News  

Shashi Tharoor says to have 'options' if Congress doesn't need him but declines rumors of rift Shashi Tharoor triggered a political storm by praising Kerala's entrepreneurial growth under the LDF government. Congress leader Shashi Throor drew criticism from the party after he praised Kerala's LDF government's industrial policy and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Shashi Tharoor on Congress leadership in Kerala …

Available for Congress but have options if party doesn't need me: Shashi Tharoor
1 month, 1 week ago

Available for Congress but have options if party doesn't need me: Shashi Tharoor

India Today  

Amid a row over his remarks praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF government in Kerala, senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said he was available for the party, but warned he had "options" if it did not require his services. Tharoor's remarks assumed significance as he earlier praised the Kerala government's policies and Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

Shashi Tharoor upset over ‘lack of clarity’ from Rahul Gandhi on his party role: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

Shashi Tharoor upset over ‘lack of clarity’ from Rahul Gandhi on his party role: Report

Hindustan Times  

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expressed disappointment on being sidelined within the party and is also unhappy over Rahul Gandhi's unwillingness to clarify the high command's expectations of him, Times of India reported on Saturday citing sources in the All India Congress Committee. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor met Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday amid a controversy over his article praising the opposition …

‘Sidelined’ Shashi Tharoor asks Rahul Gandhi about his role in Congress, gets no clear answer
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Sidelined’ Shashi Tharoor asks Rahul Gandhi about his role in Congress, gets no clear answer

Live Mint  

While Shashi Tharoor has maintained an “all is well” stance after meeting Rahul Gandhi, reports suggest otherwise. Shashi Tharoor also reportedly expressed dissatisfaction over him being sidelined in the Congress and lack of opportunities such as no inclusion in major Parliamentary debates. Shashi Tharoor also wanted to know if the party wanted him to focus on Kerala ahead of Assembly …

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor questions party leadership about his role in the party
1 month, 1 week ago

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor questions party leadership about his role in the party

Op India  

Trouble seems to be brewing within the Congress party, as senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor reportedly expressed dissatisfaction over his role in the party. Shashi Tharoor dissatisfied over removal from AIPC According to a report in Times of India, Shashi Tharoor told Rahul Gandhi during their meeting that he was capable of representing Congress’ stance inside the Parliament. Media reports …

AICC secretary Mohan plays down controversy over TNIE article
1 month, 1 week ago

AICC secretary Mohan plays down controversy over TNIE article

New Indian Express  

PALAKKAD: A senior AICC leader has sought to downplay the controversy surrounding Congress leader Shashi Tharoor’s recent article, emphasising that the Thiruvananthapuram MP wrote the article in his capacity as a columnist.Reacting to the developments,P V Mohan, AICC secretary in charge of Kerala-in-charge of Kerala, clarified that the party respects Tharoor’s right to express his views, given its democratic values. …

Rahul Gandhi, Shashi Tharoor’s Surprise Meeting Signals Truce In Kerala Congress
1 month, 1 week ago

Rahul Gandhi, Shashi Tharoor’s Surprise Meeting Signals Truce In Kerala Congress

ABP News  

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor held a surprise half-hour meeting at 10 Janpath in Delhi on Tuesday night. The meeting comes amid a political storm triggered by Tharoor's recent remarks in an article for a leading English daily, where he praised the Pinarayi Vijayan-led Left government in Kerala and acknowledged Prime Minister Narendra Modi's US …

DYFI raises eyebrows in Congress by inviting Shashi Tharoor to its start-up festival in Kerala
1 month, 1 week ago

DYFI raises eyebrows in Congress by inviting Shashi Tharoor to its start-up festival in Kerala

The Hindu  

The Democratic Youth Federation of India’s invitation to Congress Working Committee member Shashi Tharoor, MP, to speak at its flagship “start-up” festival in Thiruvananthapuram in March has arguably raised eyebrows in the United Democratic Front Opposition in Kerala. The DYFI’s demonstrative cordiality towards Mr. Tharoor came at a time when he faced intense criticism from the Congress leadership in Kerala …

Kerala Congress mouthpiece targets Shashi Tharoor for praising PM Modi, state govt
1 month, 1 week ago

Kerala Congress mouthpiece targets Shashi Tharoor for praising PM Modi, state govt

Hindustan Times  

Congress mouthpiece in Kerala, Veekshanam Daily, on Monday criticised party leader Shashi Tharoor, without naming him, for praising the entrepreneurial growth of the state under the Left government, PTI reported. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor during the Budget session of Parliament in New Delhi, The party, in the editorial, urged Shashi Tharoor not to betray the expectations of thousands of party …

Shashi Tharoor's article on Kerala's growth draws Congress concern, CPI(M) support
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Shashi Tharoor's article on Kerala's growth draws Congress concern, CPI(M) support

India Today  

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's recent article in an English daily, praising the entrepreneurial growth in Kerala under the LDF government, kicked off a political storm in the state on Saturday with his party questioning the basis of it, while the CPI welcomed it. State Industries Minister P Rajeeve and CPI state secretary M V Govindan, in separate statements to the …

Shashi Tharoor reveals why he praised PM Modi’s meeting with Donald Trump
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Shashi Tharoor reveals why he praised PM Modi’s meeting with Donald Trump

Live Mint  

Defending his praise for Prime Minister Narendra Modi following his meeting with US President Donald Trump, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said the PM spoke with India's interests in mind and his US visit had yielded some positive outcomes for the Indian people. Welcoming the agreement to hold trade and tariff negotiations over the next nine months, Tharoor said: …

Shashi Tharoor's praise for LDF Government and Modi US visit embarrasses Congress
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Shashi Tharoor's praise for LDF Government and Modi US visit embarrasses Congress

Deccan Chronicle  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Shashi Tharoor's praise for both the CPM led LDF Government in Kerala and Narendra Modi's visit to the US has put the state Congress leadership in a tight spot. Tharoor commended the LDF government's new industrial policy, noting its focus on knowledge based industries like artificial intelligence, blockchain and machine learning. Reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit …

Uddhav, Sharad Pawar To Join Rahul Gandhi For Congress Rally In Mumbai On Aug 20 As MVA Mulls CM Face
7 months, 1 week ago

Uddhav, Sharad Pawar To Join Rahul Gandhi For Congress Rally In Mumbai On Aug 20 As MVA Mulls CM Face

ABP News  

Congress is all set to celebrate the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on August 20 in Mumbai. On the day, the Maha Vikas Aghadi leaders Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar will be sharing the stage with Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi as the alliance will likely sound the poll bugle on the day. Besides …

Shashi Tharoor vs Rajeev Chandrasekhar over Kerala AIIMS promise: 'Smooth-talking, lying type'
9 months ago

Shashi Tharoor vs Rajeev Chandrasekhar over Kerala AIIMS promise: 'Smooth-talking, lying type'

Hindustan Times  

A war of words has erupted between Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and former Union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar over the location of a proposed All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Kerala. “Shame on those BJP candidates who misled voters by promising otherwise!” Read: Rajeev Chandrasekhar sends legal notice to Shashi Tharoor: 'Malafide intent' Responding to Tharoor's comment, Chandrasekhar alleged that …

Shashi Tharoor calls Rahul Gandhi ‘Man of the Match’, endorses him as Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Shashi Tharoor calls Rahul Gandhi ‘Man of the Match’, endorses him as Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Friday hailed Rahul Gandhi as the “man of the match” of the 2024 Lok Sabha election, crediting him for the INDIA bloc's performance in the polls. Congress leaders Shashi Tharoor and Rahul Gandhi Tharoor, who won his fourth straight election from Thiruvananthapuram in the Lok Sabha polls, told PTI that the message of the mandate …

Rajeev Chandrasekhar concedes to Shashi Tharoor: 'Fought clean campaign'
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Rajeev Chandrasekhar concedes to Shashi Tharoor: 'Fought clean campaign'

India Today  

Union Minister and BJP Lok Sabha candidate in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, on Tuesday conceded defeat to Congress' Shashi Tharoor. Growth of BJP in Kerala is completely expected and will continue," Chandrasekhar told news agency PTI. Referring to the increased vote share in Kerala, he added that the election result in the state indicates that people are increasingly supporting the …

Probe into Cong leader’s claim on 26/11 attack: Tharoor
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Probe into Cong leader’s claim on 26/11 attack: Tharoor

Hindustan Times  

Pune: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Monday demanded a probe into the Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar’s claim about the killing of former Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad chief Hemant Karkare by police revolver and not terrorist. Congress leader Shashi Tharoor demanded probe into the Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar’s claim about the killing of former Maharashtra ATS chief by police revolver and not …

Rahul Gandhi’s candidature from Rae Bareli evokes mixed response in Kerala
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi’s candidature from Rae Bareli evokes mixed response in Kerala

The Hindu  

The decision of Congress to field Rahul Gandhi, the party’s candidate for Wayanad parliamentary constituency, from Uttar Pradesh’s Rae Bareli seat as well has evoked a mixed response. K. Surendran, Bharatiya Janata Party State President and National Democratic Alliance candidate for the constituency, said Mr. Gandhi’s decision to contest in Rae Bareli has proved that he was the biggest coward …

Shashi Tharoor vs Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Rahul Gandhi's Wayanad test in Kerala
11 months ago

Shashi Tharoor vs Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Rahul Gandhi's Wayanad test in Kerala

India Today  

A total of 194 contestants in 20 Lok Sabha seats are vying for voters' support as Kerala goes to polls on Friday, after over a month of fierce campaigns by the Communist Party Of India -led ruling Left Democratic Front, Congress-headed United Democratic Front, and the BJP-led NDA. Several senior BJP and Opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Shashi Tharoor …

Shadow Warrior | Why Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat matters: It’s a classic clash of metaphors
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Shadow Warrior | Why Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat matters: It’s a classic clash of metaphors

Firstpost  

Both the contesting candidates, Shashi Tharoor and Rajeev Chandrasekhar, represent particular metaphors, and it will be very interesting to see which one prevails In an earlier essay on the topic of the Lok Sabha tussle in Thiruvananthapuram, I talked about my personal dilemma in choosing between Shashi Tharoor and Rajeev Chandrasekhar. The Congress-Left approach appears to be a close fit …

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