Archive · 31 Jan 2026
Tharoor Clarifies Stance, Praises Rahul Gandhi
Shashi Tharoor, a big leader in the Congress party, said that some people think he supports the BJP on certain issues.
But he explained that he is actually supporting the government or the country.
He has always tried to talk about what's best for India, especially on international matters.
He also praised Rahul Gandhi, saying he is a sincere leader who speaks out against hatred and divisiveness.
Tharoor met with the party leaders to talk about his concerns, and now says everything is fine.
He also promised to stay with the Congress and work for their victory in the upcoming Kerala elections.
Some media reports speculated about the meeting, but Tharoor said those reports were not accurate.
Shashi Tharoor clarified that his stance on certain issues is pro-government or pro-India, not pro-BJP.
He praised Rahul Gandhi as a 'sincere' leader and a 'strong voice' against communalism, hatred, and divisiveness.
Tharoor met with Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi to address his grievances, stating 'all is good' and 'we are all on the same page'.
He had been upset over his treatment at a Kochi event and attempts by some leaders to sideline him in Kerala.
Tharoor rejected 'fanciful accounts' of his meeting with party leaders, calling them 'sheer speculation' and 'irresponsible journalism'.
- Who
- Shashi Tharoor, a senior Congress leader and MP from Thiruvananthapuram
- What
- Tharoor clarified his stance on certain issues, stating that his views have been misinterpreted as pro-BJP, but he sees them as pro-government or pro-India. He also praised Rahul Gandhi as a sincere leader.
- When
- On Friday (unspecified date)
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Why
- To clarify his position after his comments on international matters and the India-Pakistan conflict were seen as divergent from the Congress party's stance, and to address grievances with party leaders.
Tharoor's Supporters
Critics and Media
Meeting Details
Tharoor's Supporters
Tharoor emphasized that the meeting was constructive and that all parties are on the same page.
Critics and Media
Media reports speculated on the meeting's details, which Tharoor called 'fanciful' and 'sheer speculation'.
- Person
- Shashi Tharoor
- Position
- Congress MP from Thiruvananthapuram
- Event
- Press interaction in Thiruvananthapuram
- Date
- Friday (unspecified date)
- Issue
- Perception of pro-BJP stance on certain issues
- Party
- Indian National Congress
- Meeting
- With Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi
- Election
- Kerala Assembly polls
- Praise
- Rahul Gandhi as a 'sincere' leader and 'strong voice' against communalism
Sources
My stand Not Pro-BJP, But Pro-Govt or Pro-India on Certain Issues: Shashi Tharoor
Staying Put In Congress: Shashi Tharoor Dismisses Exit Buzz, Backs Rahul Gandhi
'Irresponsible Journalism': Congress MP Shashi Tharoor Slams 'Fanciful' Reports Of His Meeting With Rahul Gandhi, Kharge
Rahul Gandhi ‘strong voice’ against communalism: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor
Tharoor's praise for Rahul after meeting yesterday
My Stand Not Pro-BJP, But Pro-Government On Some Issues: Shashi Tharoor
Tharoor dismisses reports on his meeting with Kharge, Rahul as ‘fanciful’
‘Rahul is my leader, I am not going anywhere’: Shashi Tharoor
Not pro-BJP, Tharoor says after Rahul meet, affirms support to Congress, Kerala polls
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