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Shashi Tharoor, a member of parliament from India's main opposition Congress party, speaks during an interview with Thomson Reuters Foundation at his office in New Delhi, India, January 25, 2016. Tharoor, an Indian politician campaigning for gay sex to be legalised, said on Monday he would continue his fight for the freedom and equality of sexual minorities despite attempts by members of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party to thwart his efforts. To match Thomson Reuters Foundation Interview INDIA-LGBT/POLITICS REUTERS/Anindito Mukherjee
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CNBC TV18•24-01-2026, 17:05

Shashi Tharoor: Never Violated Party Line, Unapologetic on Operation Sindoor Stance

  • •Congress MP Shashi Tharoor stated he has never violated the party's stated positions in Parliament.
  • •He emphasized that internal party differences should be discussed privately, not through media.
  • •Tharoor plans to address his concerns directly with the party leadership in Delhi during Parliament sessions.
  • •He clarified his inability to attend a party meeting was due to a literature festival and travel difficulties.
  • •Tharoor remains unapologetic about his strong stance on Operation Sindoor, prioritizing national interest over party line.

Why It Matters: Shashi Tharoor asserts loyalty to Congress while defending his Operation Sindoor stance as prioritizing national interest.

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