Tharoor should refrain from ‘excessive sycophancy’, says Imran Masood on ‘responsible statecraft’ remarks New Delhi, March 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Congress MP Imran Masood on Thursday launched a sharp attack on fellow party leader Shashi Tharoor over his comments on India’s position regarding the ongoing West Asia conflict, urging him to avoid what he described as “excessive sycophancy” towards the Prime Minister. Masood’s remarks come after Tharoor offered a nuanced defence of New Delhi’s diplomatic stance amid the escalating tensions involving the US, Israel and Iran.

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Senior members like Tharoor should counsel Cong leaders: HM Shah’s swipe at Opposition New Delhi, March 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday slammed the Opposition for bringing a notice seeking the removal of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and also took a swipe at the Congress and the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) for allegedly stoking pandemonium in the House with false claims. HM Shah rejected the specific claim that the LoP was not allowed to speak in the House, saying that the Lok Sabha functions according to established rules and every member is expected to abide by them.

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Tharoor stands firm on Ops Sindoor, dismisses rift talks with Cong leadership Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) Senior Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said there was no change in the stand he had taken on “Operation Sindoor” and that he had no regrets about expressing a principled difference of opinion, firmly rejecting suggestions that he had acted against the party line in Parliament. Speaking at the Kerala Literature Festival (KLF) in Kozhikode, Tharoor said that throughout his parliamentary career, he had never taken a position contrary to the official stand of the Congress.

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Tharoor projects solidarity, says ‘no issue with the party’ Wayanad, Jan 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Buoyed by the recent gains in civic polls, Congress leaders in Kerala brainstormed over days at a summit in Wayanad even as Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday projected a picture of solidarity, claiming there is “no issue with the party”. Talking to reporters, Tharoor said, “There is no conflict here, we all stand together in the party, and you can see that here."

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‘Bodes ill for democratic process’: Tharoor flags attacks on media amid violence in Bangladesh New Delhi, Dec 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday voiced serious concern over what he described as targeted attacks on prominent media houses in violence-hit Bangladesh, while also condemning the forced suspension of visa services at Indian Assistant High Commissions in Khulna and Rajshahi amid worsening security conditions. Bangladesh has witnessed a fresh wave of unrest following the death of radical Islamist leader Sharif Osman Hadi, who rose to prominence during the 2024 student movement that culminated in the ouster of the then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

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Kerala local body polls: Tharoor hails UDF sweep, applauds BJP’s historic win in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Thiruvananthapuram Dec 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Thiruvananthapuram Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday struck a notably bipartisan tone while reacting to the Kerala local body election results, congratulating the Congress-led UDF for its sweeping gains across the state even as he openly praised the BJP’s historic performance in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation. Tharoor’s remarks have drawn attention, coming amid his recent praise for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his presence at the official dinner hosted for visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin -- an event not attended by senior Congress leaders, including Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and the party president, Mallikarjun Kharge.

Kerala local body polls: Tharoor hails UDF sweep, applauds BJP’s historic win in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation #Kerala #Tharoor #UDF #BJPs #ThiruvananthapuramCorporation #socialnewsxyz

I am Cong MP and went to great trouble to get elected, says Tharoor on possibility of big move amid tensions over Putin dinner invite Thiruvananthapuram/New Delhi, Dec 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Shashi Tharoor’s presence at the state banquet hosted for visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin has reopened long-simmering tensions between the Thiruvananthapuram MP and the Congress high command, giving the BJP-led NDA government yet another opportunity to widen the rift. However, according to NDTV, the veteran Congress leader seems to be in no mood as yet to break ties with his party, despite everything.

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Tharoor cites Trump-Mamdani interaction to underline need for political cooperation Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 22 (SocialNews.XYZ) Sharing visuals of the interaction between United States President Donald Trump and New York Mayor-designate Zohran Mamdani, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has once again stirred debate within political circles, subtly urging India to embrace post-election collaboration among political rivals. Taking to his social media handle, Tharoor wrote: “This is how democracy should work. Fight passionately for your point of view in elections, with no rhetorical holds barred.

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‘Indira Nazi Congress’: BJP slams Congress for criticising Tharoor over praise for PM Modi New Delhi, Nov 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the Congress criticised Shashi Tharoor for praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Ramnath Goenka Lecture, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Wednesday hit back, alleging that the Congress has become intolerant of any opinion that does not align with its leadership. He further said that the Indian National Congress now no longer stands for “Indian National Congress” but has turned into what he termed the “Indira Nazi Congress.”

‘Indira Nazi Congress’: BJP slams Congress for criticising Tharoor over praise for PM Modi #IndiraNaziCongressBJP #Congress #Tharoor #PMModi #socialnewsxyz

Tharoor calls for ‘serious introspection’ in INDIA bloc after Bihar drubbing Thiruvananthapuram Nov 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Maverick Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday said the Opposition must undertake "serious introspection" following its resounding defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections, stressing that lessons must be learnt ahead of five crucial state polls next year. His remarks, coming hours after the results, underline the growing concern within the INDIA bloc about gaps in strategy and coordination.

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If US goes ahead with this, India should also impose 50 pc: Tharoor on Trump’s tariff threat New Delhi, Aug 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday strongly advocated for a reciprocal tariff regime in response to US President Donald Trump's recent threat of imposing steep import duties on Indian goods, suggesting that New Delhi should consider a 50 per cent tariff on American imports if diplomatic negotiations with Washington fail to yield results. Trump was singling out India, even though countries like China and Turkey continue to import oil from Russia.

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‘Not with us’: Will not invite Tharoor to any party event in Kerala, says Muraleedharan Thiruvananthapuram, July 21 (SocialNews.XYZ) Amid rising tensions within the Congress party, senior leader and former Union Minister K. Muraleedharan on Sunday declared that Shashi Tharoor would no longer be invited to any party programme in Thiruvananthapuram unless he alters his stance on key national security issues. His remarks have further exposed the widening rift between Tharoor and the party’s Kerala leadership.

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Tharoor terms Emergency a dark chapter in country’s history, says ‘India of today is not that of 1975’ New Delhi, July 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday called 1975 Emergency a dark chapter in India’s history and added that this should serve as a reminder for everyone and everywhere, that democracy cannot be taken for granted. In a strongly-worded Op-Ed in a leading daily, the Congress MP said that the Emergency, imposed in 1975, demonstrated how fragile democratic institutions can be trampled upon, even in a country where they are ostensibly robust and reminded us that a government can lose its moral compass and sense of accountability to the people, it purports to serve.

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Tharoor in CWC because of his English, says Kharge amid row over Modi praise New Delhi, June 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge took a veiled dig at senior party leader Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday, stating that the Thiruvananthapuram MP owed his place in the Congress Working Committee (CWC) to his command of the English language. Amid the controversy over Tharoor's praise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kharge said, at a press conference: “I don’t read English, but his (Tharoor’s) English is very good.

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He has many haters in the present cabinet of the BJP, #modi is using him to tell Puri & Jaishanker that they are not indispensable. #tharoor was told he is not needed in Kerala for the by-elections, which UDF won today; his choices are limited.

Hope #tharoor has gone to Russia & U.K to find the 4 guys responsible. His explanations point at a bent finger towards #modi!

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Tharoor reflects on India’s anti-terror diplomacy as PM Modi meets Op-Sindoor delegations New Delhi, June 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has shared his reflections on the multi-party delegation’s diplomatic mission via his X handle, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to serve the nation and addressing Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He reposted the Prime Minister’s post on his meeting with the delegation, stating, "We are all grateful for the opportunity to be of service to the nation, Pradhan Mantriji Narendra Modi.

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India focused on development not interested in war, Pak wants to interrupt: Tharoor  Washington, Jue 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) India is not interested in war or conflicts but is focused on growth and development, and Pakistan wants to interrupt this through terrorism, was a message, conveyed by the Indian parliamentary delegation, led by Shashi Tharoor, during its visits to countries in the Americas. This message of development resonated with leaders of all the countries the team visited, with the discussions on terrorism moving on to economic growth and cooperation, he said at a meeting with representatives of think tanks.

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India receives ‘total support, solidarity’ in Congressional meetings: Tharoor Washington, June 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) India received "total support and solidarity" in fighting terrorism from US lawmakers whom the Indian parliamentary delegation met on Wednesday, Congress MP Sashi Tharoor, who is leading the team, said. "We didn't have a single sceptical or negative voice," he said at a news conference here. "On the contrary, what we got was very, very positive responses."

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Congress must rise above party politics on national issues: Shiv Sena on Tharoor row New Delhi, May 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam on Thursday slammed the Congress for criticising MP Shashi Tharoor, saying that unfair criticism of Tharoor reflects the frustration currently prevailing within the grand old party, and it must rise above the party politics on the national issues. As part of the Indian delegation, Shashi Tharoor, in Panama, said that India crossed the Line of Control (LoC) for the first time in 2016 for a surgical strike on a terror base, leading to backlash from several Congressmen.

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Tharoor must admit mistake, can’t hide behind English terminology: Udit Raj New Delhi, May 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Congress leader Udit Raj on Thursday stepped up the attack on party MP Shashi Tharoor, currently leading India’s diplomatic outreach on 'Operation Sindoor', to the US and other neighbouring nations, and demanded that he must admit his mistake and express regret for projecting the grand old party in bad light on foreign soil. He stated that the Thiruvananthapuram MP has not only ignored and undermined the Congress party’s historic achievements in India’s war against terror but also insulted the forces as well as previous Congress governments.

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Pawan Khera’s repost of Udit Raj’s attack on Tharoor hints at strategic intra-party messaging New Delhi, May 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Congress appears to be navigating turbulent waters once again, as internal fissures surface following a strongly worded social media post by party leader Udit Raj. In a post on X, Raj launched a blistering attack on senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, slamming him for remarks made during a diplomatic engagement in Panama, where the Thiruvananthapuram MP was perceived to have lauded the Modi government’s cross-border military actions.

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All-party delegation led by Tharoor visits Indian Cultural Centre in Panama; highlights unity, anti-terror resolve Panama City, May 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) An Indian multi-party parliamentary delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor began its official engagements in Panama with a visit to the Indian Cultural Centre in Panama City, where members offered prayers at the local temple. The visit was marked by a powerful moment of interfaith harmony as members from different religious backgrounds joined together in devotion.

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MPs team led by Tharoor starts anti-terrorism ‘peace mission’ (Ld) New York, May 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Congress Lok Sabha MP, Shashi Tharoor, began on Saturday the "peace mission” with an all-party team of MPs to proclaim "the message that we will not be silenced by terrorism". "Carrying forth to the world India's strong message of zero-tolerance against terrorism! All-Party Delegation, led by Dr. Shashi Tharoor @ShashiTharoor welcomed by Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra @AmbVMKwatra in New York.

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MPs team led by Tharoor set to start “peace mission” with anti-terrorism message New York, May 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) An all-party team of Members of Parliament is set to start a "peace mission” in the Americas that its leader Shashi Tharoor said will proclaim "the message that we will not be silenced by terrorism". The eight MPs and Taranjit Singh Sandhu, the former Indian Ambassador to the US, were to start their mission in New York on Saturday evening with a visit to the 9/11 memorial at the World Trade Centre to honour the victims of the worst terror attack on the US.

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