Available for Congress but have options if party doesn't need me: Shashi Tharoor
3 weeks, 6 days 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 for meeting US President Donald Trump in the US, gestures which have not gone well with the Congress. THAROOR MEETS RAHUL GANDHI IN DELHI On February 18, Tharoor met Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and said he had a "very good conversation" with him in Delhi. KERALA CONGRESS REACTS TO THAROOR'S PODCAST INTERVIEW Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala said he did not want to react to Tharoor's remarks and said that the latter might have given the podcast interview before he met Rahul Gandhi.

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Tharoor’s praise for PM Modi places Congress in awkward spot
2 days, 21 hours ago

Tharoor’s praise for PM Modi places Congress in awkward spot

Hindustan Times  

Last time the Congress fielded former UN diplomat and party MP Shashi Tharoor to speak on a major debate in Parliament was on December 11, 2024, according to the PRS Legislative Research. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor conceded that he was left with an “egg on his face” in opposing India’s stance when the Russia-Ukraine war broke out, and said due …

BJP praises Tharoor for lauding government stance on Russia-Ukraine conflict
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3 days, 5 hours 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
Top News
3 days, 5 hours 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 …

Shashi Tharoor Row Congress Warns Against Personal Views During Kerala Election Strategy Meeting Kharge Rahul Gandhi KC Venugopal Priyanka Gandhi
3 weeks, 1 day 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
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

To let Shashi Tharoor be or not to be; the Shakespearean dilemma of Congress
3 weeks, 1 day ago

To let Shashi Tharoor be or not to be; the Shakespearean dilemma of Congress

India Today  

“If the Congress does not need my services, I do have plenty of other options.,” Shashi Tharoor said on a Malayalam language podcast. Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, not for the first time, finds himself under the scanner for what he said, or rather didn’t quite say, in a recent interview. The Sahitya Akademi-winning author listed his ‘options’ to active politics …

Shashi Tharoor terms as fake news report that suggested he was seeking other political options
3 weeks, 2 days 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?’
3 weeks, 3 days 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…’
3 weeks, 3 days 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 …

If not Congress, the options that Shashi Tharoor has
3 weeks, 3 days 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 …

Rift with Congress, BJP buzz, second marriage? Shashi Tharoor spills the beans
3 weeks, 3 days 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, …

Congress In Kerala Calls Crucial Meeting On Friday Amid Shashi Tharoor's Rift Rumours
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Congress In Kerala Calls Crucial Meeting On Friday Amid Shashi Tharoor's Rift Rumours

ABP News  

Amid speculations over Shashi Tharoor's growing rift with the party, the Congress in Kerala has called a crucial meeting of party leaders. The speculations surfaced over his recent criticism of a leadership vacuum in Kerala Congress and a recent meeting with the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi to discuss his role in the party. The report quoting …

Shashi Tharoor’s selfie with BJP leader goes viral amid reports of rift with Congress, ‘Good to exchange words…’
3 weeks, 4 days 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 …

‘First, get the house in order’: Sanjay Jha’s open letter to Rahul Gandhi amid rift rumours with Shashi Tharoor
3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

‘First, get the house in order’: Sanjay Jha’s open letter to Rahul Gandhi amid rift rumours with Shashi Tharoor
3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Tharoor Unites Fragmented Congress Leadership in Kerala
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Tharoor Unites Fragmented Congress Leadership in Kerala

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: The Congressmen in Kerala should thank Shashi Tharoor because his recent statements have accomplished what the party's leadership could not achieve. The Congress high command and the Kerala leadership are well aware of the damage that his statements can cause to the party’s prospects in assembly elections slated early next year. In the last election, the BJP snatched Congress …

Will Shashi Tharoor quit Congress? Kerala CM ambition sparks rumours of BJP manoeuvring
3 weeks, 5 days 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
3 weeks, 5 days 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…’
3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

After Shashi Tharoor says he has options, CPI(M) hints at welcoming him
3 weeks, 5 days 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
3 weeks, 6 days 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
3 weeks, 6 days 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...
3 weeks, 6 days 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...
3 weeks, 6 days 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 stirs fresh controversy by underlining ‘absence of a leader in Kerala’s Congress’
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3 weeks, 6 days 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
3 weeks, 6 days 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 …

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

State Congress leaders unhappy, feel Tharoor given enough leeway
1 month ago

State Congress leaders unhappy, feel Tharoor given enough leeway

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Though the Congress high command has stood with Shashi Tharoor, defying the sentiments of the state leadership, the journey is unlikely to be smooth for the Thiruvananthapuram MP as resistance against him has grown stronger among party leaders in Kerala. “Tharoor hasn’t corrected his position even after Rahul Gandhi spoke to him,” a senior Congress leader told TNIE. When …

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

Congress General Secy KC Venugopal meets Uddhav Thackeray to smoothen ‘schisms’ within MVA
1 year, 11 months ago

Congress General Secy KC Venugopal meets Uddhav Thackeray to smoothen ‘schisms’ within MVA

The Hindu  

Even as the Congress initiated moves to unify Opposition parties at the national level, the party’s general secretary K.C. They are using ED, CBI to target every political party in the Opposition, especially Shiv Sena,” he said, adding that the Congress stood completely in solidarity with Mr. Thackeray and his Shiv Sena. When asked if Mr. Gandhi had any plans …

Will accept Shashi Tharoor warmly if he wants to join us, says Kerala NCP chief, Congress MP responds
2 years, 3 months ago

Will accept Shashi Tharoor warmly if he wants to join us, says Kerala NCP chief, Congress MP responds

India Today  

The Kerala Nationalist Congress Party state president, PC Chacko, said in Kannur that if Congress leader Shashi Tharoor wanted to join their party, they would warmly accept him. PC Chacko also questioned whether any of the Congress leaders in Kerala would be able to express the opinion expressed by Shashi Tharoor on the issue of the construction of Vizhinjam port. …

Shashi Tharoor’s political ambitions can put the Congress on test
2 years, 3 months ago

Shashi Tharoor’s political ambitions can put the Congress on test

The Hindu  

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor’s recent hectic five-day Malabar tour that has got the Congress’ Kerala leadership hot under the collar is intricately connected to the party’s Delhi intrigues and the events that followed his unsuccessful run in the party’s presidential election. In a deeply one-sided election, with the party’s machinery standing firmly behind the present president Mallikarjun Kharge, Mr. …

Congress MP Tharoor stays clear of controversies
2 years, 3 months ago

Congress MP Tharoor stays clear of controversies

The Hindu  

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor MP stayed clear of political controversies on Sunday and maintained that he had not spoken ill of any political leader or made any accusations against anyone. Speaking to media persons here on Sunday ahead of a meeting organised by the All India Professional Congress, Mr. Tharoor said he always cared to keep the District Congress Committees …

Why Shashi Tharoor's Kerala visit left Congress leaders unsettled
2 years, 3 months ago

Why Shashi Tharoor's Kerala visit left Congress leaders unsettled

India Today  

After throwing his hat in the ring for the Congress presidential poll, Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha MP Shashi Tharoor has made his party sit up and take notice with his four-day tour of Kerala’s Malabar region, which culminated on November 23. He has been winning the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat since 2009, a feat accomplished despite lacking a support base within …

Congress can’t afford one more group, says Tharoor
2 years, 4 months ago

Congress can’t afford one more group, says Tharoor

The Hindu  

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said on November 22 that he did not intend to create one more group within the party. Mr. Tharoor was addressing the media after visiting Indian Union Muslim League State president Syed Sadikali Shihab Thangal at his house at Panakkad. Mr. Tharoor’s visit to Panakkad during his ongoing Malabar campaign assumed significance, especially when he faced …

Tharoor says ‘establishment’ with Kharge as Congress votes to elect president
2 years, 5 months ago

Tharoor says ‘establishment’ with Kharge as Congress votes to elect president

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of the final showdown between senior Congress leaders for party chief post, Shashi Tharoor, one of the two candidates, said that the revival of the grand old party has begun whatever the outcome. Tharoor was responding to a tweet by party colleague Salman Soz who hailed Tharoor's “courage against heavy odds” and the “determination of our dedicated volunteers.” Congress …

Congress presidential election | Shashi Tharoor says will call for CWC elections if elected party chief
2 years, 5 months ago

Congress presidential election | Shashi Tharoor says will call for CWC elections if elected party chief

The Hindu  

Congress presidential candidate Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday asserted that if he becomes the All India Congress Committee chief, he would fully implement the party's existing constitution which requires Congress Working Committee elections and revival of the parliamentary board that has been dormant for a quarter-century. In an interview with PTI, Mr. Tharoor also said the Congress must decentralise authority and …

Tharoor releases Congress president poll manifesto, pitches for limiting State chiefs’ term
2 years, 5 months ago

Tharoor releases Congress president poll manifesto, pitches for limiting State chiefs’ term

The Hindu  

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has favoured limiting the term of office for State presidents in the party and called for Congress to be revived and re-energised to take on BJP in the 2024 general elections. This, I believe will make Congress politically fit to take on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his BJP in the 2024 general election,” Mr. Tharoor …

Cold response from TNCC, but Shashi Tharoor firm on contesting
2 years, 5 months ago

Cold response from TNCC, but Shashi Tharoor firm on contesting

The Hindu  

In a predictable turn of events, Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor received a muted response from well-known faces of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee, who stayed away from his campaign at Sathyamurthy Bhavan on Thursday. Mr. Tharoor, however, has defiantly said that he wouldn’t withdraw his nomination for the Congress President’s election, scheduled on October 17. Responding to the question about …

Want Congress to be party of young India: Shashi Tharoor
2 years, 5 months ago

Want Congress to be party of young India: Shashi Tharoor

Deccan Chronicle  

CHENNAI: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, in the race for the top position in the party, on Thursday said he wanted to change Congress into the party of young India and that support for his presidential candidature is swelling by the day. The Thiruvananthapuram MP, on a brief campaign in Chennai, said how his party viewed Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra …

Congress leaders ‘cold shoulder’ Shashi Tharoor
2 years, 5 months ago

Congress leaders ‘cold shoulder’ Shashi Tharoor

The Hindu  

It seems as if there is a wide gap between the Congress party leaders and Shashi Tharoor, the contesting candidate for the president post of the All India Congress Party. This was clearly visible with no Congress delegates present when Mr. Tharoor arrived at a private hotel on Monday. Surprisingly, there was no information about the visit of Mr. Tharoor …

Congress President Election: 'Leaders Like Kharge Can’t Bring Change', Says Shashi Tharoor About Poll Rival
2 years, 5 months ago

Congress President Election: 'Leaders Like Kharge Can’t Bring Change', Says Shashi Tharoor About Poll Rival

News 18  

Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge, who is also contesting the post of party president, said that politics is not a part-time job for him and added that he has a 5-decade long career. Ahead of the much-awaited Congress presidential election, party leader Shashi Tharoor said there was no ideological problem between the two candidates and added that if one is satisfied …

Congress president polls | Open to public debate, will evoke people's interest in party, says Shashi Tharoor
2 years, 5 months ago

Congress president polls | Open to public debate, will evoke people's interest in party, says Shashi Tharoor

The Hindu  

Set for an electoral face-off with Congress veteran Mallikarjun Kharge for the AICC chief's post, Lok Sabha MP Shashi Tharoor on October 2, 2022 said he would be open to the idea of a public debate between the candidates as it would evoke people's interest in the party in a manner similar to the recent British Conservative Party leadership race. …

Shashi Tharoor Wants to be ‘Voice of Youths’, Says New Congress President Won't be A 'Rubber Stamp'
2 years, 5 months ago

Shashi Tharoor Wants to be ‘Voice of Youths’, Says New Congress President Won't be A 'Rubber Stamp'

News 18  

Shashi Tharoor, who is one of the contenders in the Congress presidential poll race, on Saturday said he wants to be the “voice of the youths” of the country and said he does not think that the new party chief will be a “rubber stamp”. The Lok Sabha MP from Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram also said that he was engaged in a …

Is Tharoor the New Jitendra Prasada? Gandhis' Nod to Kharge Lays Bare Democracy Myth, Power Dynamics
2 years, 5 months ago

Is Tharoor the New Jitendra Prasada? Gandhis' Nod to Kharge Lays Bare Democracy Myth, Power Dynamics

News 18  

Oily, deep-fried bread pakoda and tea is the staple for reporters at the Congress headquarters for any big event; a ‘treat’ offered by the Grand Old Party’s media department. Tharoor’s G-23 allies Manish Tewari and Anand Sharma were seen endorsing Kharge. While most Congress leaders did not want to be seen with Tharoor, leaders flocked to Kharge as he filed …

Congress Crisis: Gehlot, Digvijaya Out, Tharoor & Kharge File Papers for Prez Polls
2 years, 5 months ago

Congress Crisis: Gehlot, Digvijaya Out, Tharoor & Kharge File Papers for Prez Polls

News 18  

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Friday filed his nomination for the post of Congress president at the party headquarters here. Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Friday announced that he will not contest the party president’s election and would instead propose the candidature of his senior Mallikarjun Kharge. Senior Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun …

Congress ‘only party with open process to elect chief’: Tharoor files nomination
2 years, 5 months ago

Congress ‘only party with open process to elect chief’: Tharoor files nomination

Hindustan Times  

Shashi Tharoor on Friday filed the nomination to contest in the Congress presidential poll race, which has been enveloped by controversy amid the crisis in Rajasthan. In a tweet after filing the nomination papers at the Congress headquarters in Delhi, Tharoor tweeted: "I have just submitted my nomination papers as a candidate for the presidential election of @incindia. While Ashok …

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