Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Tharoor Meets Congress Leaders Amid Rift Speculation
Shashi Tharoor, a leader in the Congress party, had a meeting with the party's top leaders, Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi.
People were talking about problems between Tharoor and the party.
The meeting lasted two hours, and Tharoor said everything is good and they are all on the same page.
He also said he is not interested in becoming the chief minister of Kerala.
Tharoor has been upset because he felt ignored at a recent party event.
The leaders discussed how to work together better, especially for the upcoming elections in Kerala.
Shashi Tharoor met with Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi to address concerns about his standing within the party.
The meeting lasted one hour and forty-five minutes and was described as constructive and positive by Tharoor.
Tharoor denied any interest in being the chief ministerial candidate for Kerala.
Recent events, including a perceived snub by Rahul Gandhi at a party event, had reportedly led to Tharoor's discontent.
Tharoor stated that he is aligned with the party leadership and they are moving forward together.
- Who
- Shashi Tharoor, Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi
- What
- Meeting to address concerns and align on party strategy
- When
- Thursday morning, January 29, 2026
- Where
- Parliament House complex, New Delhi
- Why
- To address Tharoor's concerns and speculation over his relationship with the party leadership
- Person
- Shashi Tharoor
- Party
- Indian National Congress
- Meeting Duration
- 1 hour 45 minutes
- Meeting Location
- Parliament House complex
- Meeting Attendees
- Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi
- Tharoor's Role
- Member of Parliament (MP) from Thiruvananthapuram
- Context
- Speculation over Tharoor's relationship with Congress leadership
Sources
Delhi Confidential: Friendly Fright
'Upset' Tharoor meets Kharge, Rahul; says 'all is good'
‘All is good, we are on the same page’: Shashi Tharoor meets Kharge, Rahul Gandhi for 2 hours amid rift talks
Shashi Tharoor Meets Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge Amid Speculation Over Rift
“We’re on Same Page,” Says Tharoor After Talks With Kharge, Rahul
'On the same page' : Congress MP Shashi Tharoor meets Rahul Gandhi, Kharge week after skipping AICC meet in Kerala
‘All is good, we are on same page’: Tharoor after meeting Kharge-Rahul
'On The Same Page’: Shashi Tharoor Meets Rahul Gandhi & Kharge Amid Speculations Of Quitting Congress
Is Shashi Tharoor Interested in Kerala CM Post? What Congress MP Said After Meeting Rahul Gandhi
