Reports have surfaced suggesting Tharoor has disagreements with party leadership, expressing discontent over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s lack of acknowledgment at a recent event in Kochi, and indicating purported efforts by state leaders to marginalize him.
“All I can say is that there are matters I need to address with my own party leadership and not in a public setting…I am heading to Delhi for Parliament, and I believe I will have the chance to convey my concerns to the party leadership and hear their perspective…have a substantive discussion.” “I have been with Congress for the past 17 years. Let’s not delve too deeply…whatever issues have arisen need to be resolved and will be in the appropriate setting,” he informed PTI Videos.
Speaking to journalists here, the MP from Thiruvananthapuram mentioned he had notified the Congress leadership about his inability to attend a party meeting.
He acknowledged that some reports about him might hold truth, while others might not.
Tharoor indicated that he wished to participate in a literature festival, acknowledging the challenges of continuous travel.
“Nonetheless, I will certainly partake in all party activities in Parliament, and then I can meet with the party leadership,” he stated.
He emphasized that issues meant for internal discussion should remain within the party and not be shared with the media.
In response to a query regarding perceived unfair treatment at a party event in Kochi, Tharoor chose not to comment.
He also expressed his intention to showcase his book on Sree Narayana Guru at the literature festival.
Recalling a previous situation, he mentioned once missing the Jaipur Literature Festival due to political commitments.
Earlier, during a session at the Kerala Literature Festival, Tharoor asserted his firm stance on Operation Sindoor, remaining “unapologetic” about it.
Clarifying his view, Tharoor noted that as an observer, commentator, and writer, he had penned a newspaper column following the Pahalgam terror attack that stressed the need for retribution and a kinetic response.
He remarked that while India is committed to development, it should avoid being drawn into a prolonged conflict with Pakistan, advocating for actions that are strictly focused on terrorist camps.
Tharoor expressed surprise that the Indian government executed precisely the actions he recommended.
“How could I be expected to criticize it when I myself advocated for it? I backed it wholeheartedly throughout Operation Sindoor and beyond,” he remarked.
When the government included him in a multi-party delegation regarding Operation Sindoor abroad, his party seemed to disapprove for reasons unknown.
“You can inquire with them to find out,” he stated, adding that it was Jawaharlal Nehru who famously questioned: “Who lives if India dies.” “When India’s security and its standing in the world are at stake, India must come first,” he affirmed.
He further stated that although political parties might disagree in the pursuit of a better India, national interests must always take precedence.
Terrorists assassinated 26 individuals, primarily tourists, in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam in April 2025, sending shockwaves across the country. In response, India initiated Operation Sindoor, a targeted military campaign aimed at terror launchpads in Pakistan.
