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New Delhi:June 25, 2025 \u2014
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has publicly criticized senior party leader Shashi Tharoor for his repeated praise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying “for some people, Modi comes first.” The remark comes amid internal friction in the Congress Party following Tharoor\u2019s appointment to lead a cross-party delegation on \u201cOperation Sindoor.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Internal Discontent Surfaces Over Tharoor’s Modi Praise<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kharge’s comments have brought to light the growing ideological divisions within the party, especially after Tharoor lauded Modi\u2019s leadership and global engagement in recent public remarks. This latest episode further fuels speculation about rifts in the Congress camp ahead of crucial parliamentary sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Clash of Messaging in the Party<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tharoor, a Member of Parliament from Thiruvananthapuram, had earlier referred to Prime Minister Modi as a \u201cprime asset,\u201d praising his energy, dynamism, and willingness to engage with global leaders. His comments were seen by many within Congress as straying from the party line, which has often taken a more critical stance toward the Modi government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kharge addressed the issue during a press conference, making a veiled attack:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe stood together for the nation in Operation Sindoor. We said \u2018country first.\u2019 But some say Modi comes first, and the country later. What are we supposed to do with that?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He added, \u201cShashi Tharoor\u2019s language is excellent, which is why he remains on the Congress Working Committee. But language alone isn\u2019t enough.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tharoor\u2019s recent statements have raised eyebrows within his own party. While intended to promote bipartisan cooperation on national issues, they have instead triggered criticism that he is too accommodating of the ruling BJP leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In response to criticism, Tharoor posted cryptically on social media:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Don’t ask permission to fly.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Observers interpret the post as a signal of his independent streak and unwillingness to conform entirely to the party\u2019s internal dynamics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Party Tensions Ahead of Parliament Session<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The controversy comes at a sensitive time for Congress, which is attempting to present a united front while pushing for a special session of Parliament to discuss Operation Sindoor\u2014a campaign aimed at government accountability in matters of national security and military transparency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kharge\u2019s swipe suggests deeper discomfort among party leadership about balancing individual voices with organizational cohesion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As Tharoor continues to occupy a prominent position within Congress while also engaging across party lines, the question remains: Can the party accommodate diverse voices without undermining its core message? Kharge\u2019s latest remarks underline the challenge facing the Congress Party\u2014maintaining unity in a time of political complexity and ideological fluidity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
New Delhi:June 25, 2025 \u2014Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has publicly criticized senior party leader Shashi Tharoor for his repeated praise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying “for some people, Modi comes first.” The remark comes amid internal friction in the Congress Party following Tharoor\u2019s appointment to lead a cross-party delegation on \u201cOperation Sindoor.\u201d Internal Discontent…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4617,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4616","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-national"],"yoast_head":"\n