Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's statement that PM Modi raised concerns about civilian sailors with US President Trump has drawn criticism from his own party, with spokesperson Pawan Khera suggesting Tharoor can "hear what Modi doesn't even say."
Congress leader Pawan Khera sharply criticized party colleague Shashi Tharoor for praising PM Modi's handling of the Indian sailors' issue. Khera suggested Tharoor's admiration allowed him to 'hear what Modi doesn't even say,' as official statements lacked mention of the sailors' deaths or Modi's alleged diplomatic actions.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor clarified his remarks praising PM Modi's handling of sailor attacks, stating he referred to "widely published reports." Party colleague Pawan Khera had mocked Tharoor, suggesting he could "hear what Modi doesn't even say," as official readouts of Modi's meeting with Trump did not mention the issue.
Congress criticizes Shashi Tharoor for praising PM Modi's handling of the Indian sailors' issue with President Trump. Party leader Pawan Khera accused Tharoor of hearing things Modi didn't say, citing a lack of official record on key discussions. Tharoor defended his remarks, emphasizing the importance of protecting civilian sailors.
The BJP seized on Shashi Tharoor's praise for PM Modi's diplomacy, particularly regarding the PM-Trump meet and the safety of Indian seafarers. BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari accused Rahul Gandhi of speaking against India's national interest, contrasting it with Modi's stance.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor highlighted the inclusion of two players of Indian heritage in squads for the 2026 FIFA World Cup: Tahsin Mohammed Jamshid (Qatar) and Nishan Velupillay (Australia), tracing their roots to Kerala and Tamil Nadu respectively.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor called the mandatory full recitation of Vande Mataram at public events "unnecessary and burdensome," suggesting respect for the national song shouldn't necessitate its complete rendition every time. He noted the ruling BJP's criticism of his stance.
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor raised concerns about the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections, suggesting the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls may have influenced the BJP's victory. He highlighted the removal of 91 lakh names, with 34 lakh appeals pending adjudication, questioning the fairness of the process given the BJP's 30 lakh vote margin.
The Delhi High Court granted interim relief to Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, ordering the removal of AI-generated deepfakes and synthetic media across digital platforms. The court recognized Tharoor's enforceable personality and publicity rights, barring the misappropriation of his name, image, voice, and speaking style for any commercial, political, or malicious purpose.
Union minister Kiren Rijiju has quoted an exchange with Congress MP Shashi Tharoor to attack the opposition after the Women's Reservation Amendment Bill was defeated in Lok Sabha on April 17, 2026. The bill, which sought to provide 33% reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies from the 2029 Lok Sabha polls, failed to secure a two-thirds majority with 298 MPs voting in favor and 230 against. Rijiju claimed Tharoor agreed that Congress could be seen as anti-women, while opposition parties Congress, TMC, and Samajwadi Party faced criticism for opposing the bill.
