- KR Bharat
- 2025-12-06
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has rejected speculation about quitting the party following criticism over his presence at Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state banquet. While some party leaders expressed displeasure, Tharoor clarified that he attended in his official capacity and remains focused on serving his Thiruvananthapuram constituency.
He told NDTV that he has no plans to leave Congress, stating, “I’m an MP of the Congress party… It would take considerable thought to be anything else.” Tharoor’s attendance has reignited tensions with the Congress high command, giving the BJP-led NDA an opportunity to highlight internal divisions.






