Tharoor Skips Congress Meet Amidst Discontent; Party MP Downplays Absence
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Moneycontrol•24-01-2026, 15:49
Tharoor Skips Congress Meet Amidst Discontent; Party MP Downplays Absence
- •Shashi Tharoor skipped a crucial Congress meeting for upcoming Assembly elections, reportedly due to feeling disrespected by Rahul Gandhi.
- •Congress MP Imran Masood downplayed Tharoor's absence, stating he is "not a big part" of the party.
- •Tharoor refused to discuss internal party matters publicly at the Kerala Literature Festival, citing it as an inappropriate forum.
- •He plans to address his concerns with party leadership during the upcoming Parliament session in Delhi.
- •Tharoor confirmed he had informed the party leadership about his unavailability for the meeting in advance.
Why It Matters: Shashi Tharoor skipped a key Congress meeting, fueling speculation of internal party dissent.
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