The ongoing tussle between the Congress high command and Shashi Tharoor does not seem to be stopping now. Now another MP of the party has taken a dig at him. He has said that Tharoor is not a big part of the Congress party. Actually, the whole matter is related to the important meeting of Congress regarding Kerala elections. Where he did not attend this meeting and participated in the Kerala Literature Festival.
On this ongoing rift with the party, Tharoor had said that some of the claims were true, but he would prefer to keep his views within the party. When Imran Masood of Congress was questioned on this on Saturday, he said that Shashi Tharoor is not a big party. If you don’t see it, you don’t see it. Nothing like that.
#WATCH | Sitapur, UP: On Congress MP Shashi Tharoor missing the poll-related meeting with party leadership and attending Kerala Lit Fest, party MP Imran Masood says, “Shashi Tharoor is not a big part. Nahi dikhe toh nahi dikhe, aisa kuch hai nahi.” pic.twitter.com/cupIH3wY5u
— ANI (@ANI) January 24, 2026
Such matters should not be discussed on public platforms: Shashi Tharoor
Whereas on Saturday afternoon itself, Shashi Tharoor, while answering the questions of the media, had said that such matters should not be discussed on public platforms. He would prefer to convey his concerns directly to the party leadership.
He said, ‘It is better to convey the concerns directly to the party leadership. Many things have come to light in the media. Some of this may be true. While nothing else. Such matters should not be discussed on public platforms. I have already told the party that I will not attend the program. Whatever I have to say, I will say it within the party only.
Kozhikode, Kerala: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor says, “It is better to convey concerns directly to the party leadership. Several things have appeared in the media, some of which may be true while others may not be, and that such matters should not be discussed on public platforms.… pic.twitter.com/DXVohAse2S
— ANI (@ANI) January 24, 2026
He further said, ‘I have nothing to say about the Ernakulam controversy. I wanted to launch the book at this event, but due to political commitments the book launch at Jaipur Literature Festival had to be postponed. That’s why I decided to participate in the program in Kozhikode.
I have not violated the party line: Shashi Tharoor
During this, Shashi Tharoor was also seen defending his statement on Operation Sindoor. He said that I have not violated the Congress party line in any way in Parliament. The only issue on which there has been public disagreement in principle. That is Operation Sindoor. Where I took a strong stand. I will not apologize for this.
