Archive · 26 Jan 2026
Tharoor Denies Joining CPI-M Amid Speculation
There are rumors that Shashi Tharoor, a Congress MP, might join the CPI-M.
Tharoor was upset because Congress leader Rahul Gandhi did not acknowledge him properly at a recent event in Kochi.
When asked about these rumors, Tharoor said he saw the reports but did not want to comment while he was in a foreign country.
The CPI-M said these rumors are not true and that Tharoor is still a Congress leader.
The Congress party also said Tharoor is a senior leader and any issues he has will be resolved.
The CPI-M said they would accept Tharoor if he agreed with their politics, but they do not think he will join.
The Congress party leader said he did not know about any problems Tharoor had caused.
Shashi Tharoor declined to comment on reports of discussions with CPI-M in Dubai.
CPI-M dismissed rumors of Tharoor joining the party as speculation.
Congress denied Tharoor is quitting and said any issues will be resolved.
Tharoor felt sidelined by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi at a recent event in Kochi.
CPI-M stated they would accept Tharoor if he aligns with their politics.
- Who
- Shashi Tharoor, CPI-M, Congress
- What
- Speculation about Tharoor joining CPI-M
- When
- Discussions reportedly held on Sunday, January 19, 2026
- Where
- Dubai, Kochi
- Why
- Tharoor felt sidelined by Congress leadership, CPI-M aims to expand its base
- Individual Involved
- Shashi Tharoor
- Party Involved
- CPI-M (Communist Party of India - Marxist)
- Event
- Mahapanchayat in Kochi
- Date of Event
- January 19, 2026
- Location of Discussion
- Dubai
- CPI-M State Secretary
- M V Govindan
- Congress Leader
- V D Satheesan
- Tharoor's Current Party
- Congress