Congress MP and CWC member Shashi Tharoor said on Monday (January 05, 2025) that he has never deviated from the party line. His recent statements and articles had put the party on the defensive.

He was speaking to reporters after attending the ‘Mission 2026’ leadership camp organized by the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee in Sultan Bathery to prepare the strategy for the upcoming state assembly elections.

He said, ‘My question is who said that I have violated the ideology of the party? I have expressed my opinion on various subjects, but in most cases the party and I have stuck to the same stand.

Controversy arises over my post because…: Tharoor

Tharoor said the questions he raised with ministers in Parliament had a clear direction and the party should not be troubled by them. He said that controversies often arise when media reports are based only on headlines without reading the entire content.

The Thiruvananthapuram MP said, ‘When I ask people whether they have actually read what I have written, most people have not. After reading the entire text, they understand the real issue.

He said that he has been in the party for 17 years and has good relations with his colleagues. The Congress MP said, ‘There is no need for any sudden misunderstanding right now.’

I contested elections and lost…the matter is over: Tharoor

When asked whether these issues started after contesting the elections for the post of Congress President. Tharoor said the party follows democratic traditions and many leaders have contested internal elections in the past. He said, ‘I contested the elections and lost. The matter ended here. I don’t see any story in this. There have been many elections in the history of the party and there have been victories and defeats in many of them.

What did Shashi Tharoor say about his comment on Advani?

On his remarks defending senior BJP leader LK Advani, Tharoor said it was an act of courtesy on Advani’s 98th birthday. He said, ‘Our culture teaches us to respect elders and I did the same.’

Referring to another controversy over statements seen as praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Tharoor said he had only quoted what he said at a public event. He said, ‘I asked people where I had praised him. If someone reads the entire post, it will become clear that there was nothing like that in it.

How many seats will Congress win in Kerala? Tharoor told

Regarding Kerala Assembly elections and selection of candidates, Tharoor said that party leaders will be consulted. He also said that he has good relations with the leaders of the state. When asked whether the Congress MP would contest the assembly elections. He said that some MPs are interested, but the decision depends on the party leadership.

Tharoor said, ‘I speak and write for those who migrate to other states and countries in search of a future.’ He said that Kerala should open doors to investment to create more opportunities.

He said that the party will stand united with the people and is confident that the UDF will come to power in Kerala. Regarding Congress’s claim of winning 100 seats, Tharoor said that the Leader of Opposition had made this claim and it is possible.

Who will be the CM in Kerala? Tharoor gave this answer

Regarding the chief ministerial candidate, Tharoor said that there is no dearth of talent in Congress. He said, ‘Many people may be eligible, but in our party the final decision is taken only after consulting the MLAs.’

When asked whether he would remain active in Kerala politics. Tharoor said that despite parliamentary commitments, he would remain active in the state. He said, ‘You should remember that in 2021, even during the Covid-19 pandemic, I campaigned in 56 assembly constituencies. I have always been campaigning in the assembly elections and this time you will see me even more active.

There is already tension between India and Bangladesh regarding the killings and atrocities on Hindu community people in Bangladesh. Meanwhile, this controversy has increased further after the exclusion of Bangladesh cricketer Mustafizur Rahman from IPL team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Rizwana Hasan, advisor to the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in the interim government of Bangladesh led by Mohammad Yunus, has expressed strong objection to this decision.

Apart from this, he threatened and said that our sentiments have been hurt by this decision and we will give a befitting reply to it. At the same time, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has now given his reaction on the threat of Bangladesh government.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor responded by re-sharing a post on social media platform X and said that she was right, regretfully. Actually, in the post, Rizwana Hasan, advisor to the Information and Broadcasting Ministry of Bangladesh, was commenting on Mustafizur Rahman’s exit from the team. He said that our sentiments have been hurt and we will give a befitting reply. The reasons being given for Mustafizur’s exit from the team cannot be accepted under any circumstances.

Cultural exchange and sports reduce political pressure – Hasan

Rizwana Hasan said, ‘Whenever there is a situation of political tension between two countries, it helps in reducing it through cultural exchange and sports, but what is happening here (with India) is exactly the opposite. Bangladesh cricketer Mustafizur Rahman has been dropped from the IPL team due to political reasons between the two countries. Our sentiments have been hurt by this. We will give a befitting reply to this. We cannot at all accept the reasons given for excluding Mustafizur from the team.

He further said, ‘After giving a place in the team, a Bangladeshi player has been shown the way out due to political reasons. This has naturally caused negative reactions among people. In this situation we will also have to take a stand. We are reviewing the legal basis and process for that stand. Necessary steps will be taken on this after complete verification.

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Congress MP in Lok Sabha Shashi Tharoor on Sunday (January 4, 2026) gave a strong reaction to the action taken by the US military against Venezuela. Terming it a flagrant violation of international rules, he said that in today’s world, rules and laws are being sidelined in favor of power. He said in clear words that the principle of one’s stick, one’s buffalo has now become dominant in the international system.

In fact, after several months of threats and pressure, America attacked Venezuela on Saturday (January 3, 2026) and removed leftist leader Nicolas Maduro from power. Additionally, he was taken into custody and taken to New York for trial.

Shashi Tharoor posted on social media

International law and the UN Charter have for some years now been honored in the breach, @kapskomThe Law of the Jungle prevails today, “Might is Right” is the new creed, https://t.co/0g7nll3J7e

— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) January 4, 2026

While re-sharing a post by writer Kapil Komireddy on social media platform Today the law of the jungle prevails. Whose stick is his buffalo (might is right) has become the new principle.

What did Kapil say in his post on Komireddy?

In his X post, Komireddy accused Washington of adopting double standards. He said that the same people who are supporting the hooliganism committed in Venezuela today will appeal to international law and the UN Charter when China arrests the President of Taiwan. This entire development has deepened concerns about the weakening of international law in global affairs and the adoption of double standards by the superpowers.

Maduro’s 12 years in power ended due to US action

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Angel Chakma, a 24-year-old post graduate student from Tripura, was stabbed to death on Friday (December 26, 2025) in Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand. The incident has been termed as an alleged racial attack, which has given rise to a sharp political controversy. Meanwhile, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has also given his reaction on this incident. He has termed the murder of the Tripura student as a national disgrace.

Shashi Tharoor posted on X?

Reacting strongly to the death of a Tripura student, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor shared a post on social media platform X on Monday (December 29, 2025). He linked this crime to deep social prejudices. He said that this barbaric murder in Uttarakhand is not just a tragedy, but it is a national disgrace.

The brutal killing of Aniel Chakwa in Uttarakhand is not just a tragedy—it is a national disgrace. A young man from Tripura, a proud Indian, was racially abused, dehumanized with slurs like “Chinese” and “momo,” and ultimately murdered. This was not an isolated act of violence;… pic.twitter.com/WHmA0m7Q0L

— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) December 29, 2025

He said, ‘A young man from Tripura, who was proudly Indian, was subjected to racial abuses, inhumanely insulted with words like Chinese and Momo and finally murdered. This was not an isolated incident of violence, it is the result of ignorance, prejudice and the failure of our society to recognize and respect our own diversity.

This incident is very shameful – Shashi Tharoor

Describing this incident as a worrying trend, the Congress leader said, ‘It is shocking and extremely shameful that racism is on the rise in North India, which is often hidden behind light jokes or institutional neglect.’ He said that discrimination against the people of north-eastern states hurts the basic concept of India. The Northeast, with its rich cultures, languages ​​and traditions, is not a distant part of Indian identity, but its core. Yet people from this area often face racial profiling, exclusion and abuse. This should stop now.

Demanding accountability beyond the courts, Tharoor said, ‘We have to demand justice for Aniel (Angel Chakma) not just in the courts, but also in the conscience of the nation. His death should not be reduced to a statistic or a total of headline moments.

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Senior party leader and Lok Sabha MP Shashi Tharoor has reacted to the uproar created by the post of Congress Rajya Sabha MP and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijay Singh. Shashi Tharoor supported the views of his party colleague Digvijay Singh and said that the organization should be strengthened.

Shashi Tharoor said this during the 140th Foundation Day program of the party organized on Sunday (December 28, 2025) at the Congress Headquarters. During the event, Tharoor was sitting next to Digvijay Singh at the party’s Indira Bhawan headquarters and shared views with the senior leader.

Digvijay Singh had given a statement regarding PM Modi

Digvijay Singh created a political stir on Saturday (December 27, 2025) when he praised the organizational strength of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). While sharing an old picture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he had said how a grassroots worker, learning by sitting at the feet of his leaders, became the Chief Minister and then the Prime Minister.

Digvijay Singh said after the controversy over the statement

During this, he also raised the issue of strengthening the Congress organization at the grassroots level and said that this is very important to compete with the ruling BJP and remove it from power. A day after the controversy over the statement, Digvijay Singh said that he has said whatever he had to say. He said, ‘I have been with the Congress Party for 50 years and I have fought these communal forces in the Assembly, Parliament or organization.’

He claimed, ‘I have fundamental disagreement with him and I oppose his ideology. I have fought against such people and will continue to fight. When asked to comment on his statement given on Saturday (December 27, 2025), he said, ‘Every organization needs strength.’

Shashi Tharoor spoke on Digvijay Singh’s statement

When Shashi Tharoor was asked to comment on this issue, he said, ‘The organization should be strengthened, there is no doubt about it.’ When asked about sitting next to Digvijay Singh and discussing this topic between the two, Tharoor said, ‘We keep talking to each other, we are friends and keep talking to each other.’

He told journalists, ‘Today is the 140th foundation day of Congress. This is a very important occasion for the party. This is the day when we remember our glorious history and the contribution of the party to the country.

Shashi Tharoor posted on X

At the same time, Shashi Tharoor said in a post on social media platform X, ‘Today is the 140th anniversary of the establishment of the Indian National Congress (INC). This is the same organization which played a decisive role in leading India’s freedom struggle from British rule.

Attended the @INCIndia Congress Working Committee meeting yesterday which decided upon an #MGNREGABachaoAbhiyanAnd the commemoration of the 140th anniversary of the establishment of the Indian National Congress in 1885, Now off to Thiruvananthapuram for the next couple of… pic.twitter.com/cY0dMtVPi4

— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) December 28, 2025

He said, ‘From its first convention in the year 1885 till today, the Congress Party has remained a strong cornerstone of the country’s democratic journey and political development. Today this occasion was celebrated with solemnity and mutual harmony at Indira Bhawan.

Other leaders of Congress Party also reacted

Meanwhile, Congress leader Supriya Shrinate said, ‘I feel that BJP is distorting the essence of Digvijay’s post. We do not need to learn anything from the Sangh, which spreads hatred and takes inspiration from the ideology of Mahatma Gandhi’s murderer (Nathuram) Godse.

Shrinet claimed, ‘We are the Indian National Congress and we fought the freedom struggle against the injustice and exploitation of the British rule and converted it into a mass movement. We do not need to learn anything from anyone, rather others should learn from us.

At the same time, senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid said, ‘There is a lot in Congress and others should learn from Congress only. We have absolutely no need to learn from RSS, because we oppose that ideology. While another leader Rajeev Shukla said, ‘The roots of this party are so deep that they can never be erased.’

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Congress Rajya Sabha MP Digvijay Singh had shared an old photo of PM Modi and Lal Krishna Advani on Instagram on Saturday (27 December), in which Narendra Modi is seen sitting on the ground. By sharing this photo, he had praised the organizational power of RSS, due to which now Congress seems to be divided into two groups.

Pawan Kheda enraged by Digvijay’s statement
According to news agency ANI, Congress Media and Publicity Department Chairman Pawan Kheda on Sunday took a dig at Digvijay Singh’s statement and said that there is nothing to learn from the Sangh. Making a scathing attack on the Sangh, Kheda compared the RSS to Nathuram Godse, the Hindutva thinker who assassinated Mahatma Gandhi. Congress leader Pawan Kheda said that there is nothing to learn from RSS. What can the infamous organization for Godse teach the organization founded by Gandhi?

Shashi Tharoor in support of Digvijay
On the other hand, when Digvijay Singh praised the organizational strength of RSS, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said that I also want our organization to be strong. There should be discipline in our organization. Digvijay Singh himself can speak about this.

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Congress leader Sachin Pilot said on Sunday that the opposition party is united, but everyone has the right to express their opinion. He said this after Digvijay Singh’s comments about the organizational ability of RSS, which have spread rumors of discord within the Congress.

According to ANI, the former Deputy Chief Minister of Rajasthan rejected the rumors of ideological differences within the Congress and said that the Congress party is united. The country needs a strong opposition. Our aim is to strengthen the organization and we have full right to express our views in our party.

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Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Friday (December 26) warned that India cannot ignore Pakistan’s changing military strategy, especially their focus on hypersonic missile systems. He talked about the growing influence of Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir and his increasing anti-India fundamentalism. The Congress MP said that India has learned lessons from past experiences with Pakistan and hence we should be fully prepared.

In an interview with India Today, Shashi Tharoor said that after drones, rockets and missiles, now they (Pakistan) are pursuing hypersonic technologies, they are changing their military strategy, so we cannot take it lightly. Referring to the internal situation in Pakistan, Tharoor described it as extremely problematic, where there is a nominal government and complete control of the army. He cited economic instability and dependence on foreign aid as factors that could encourage military adventurism.

‘Army’s agenda always dominates in Pakistan’
Tharoor said that Pakistan is a very problematic country at many levels, which is dominated by the army, hence the agenda of the army will always dominate the policies there. The Congress MP said that Pakistan is economically very fragile. It has received considerable funding from various international and western donors. In such a situation, economic fragility often leads the country towards military adventurism.

What was said while comparing the two economies?
While comparing both the economies (India-Pakistan), Tharoor said that Pakistan’s GDP growth rate is 2.7 percent, while India’s growth rate is around 7 percent or more. He also talked about Pakistan’s growing influence in areas where India has a strong presence. The Congress MP said that Pakistan is expanding in sectors like textiles and agriculture, which can increase competition in regional markets.

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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has held Mohammad Yunus responsible for the violence taking place in Bangladesh. Tharoor said that it is the responsibility of the Yunus government and the police to stop violence in Bangladesh. If the government and the police together are not able to do anything, then the army should be involved, but the violence should stop at all costs.

Tharoor angry over the murder of Hindu youth

On December 24, 2025, Shashi Tharoor gave a statement to news agency ANI and said, ‘This is a very serious problem. We want Bangladesh to remain stable and peaceful and the minorities there to feel safe. The lynching of a person in police custody was indeed very wrong and unfair. There was no evidence of that person committing any derogatory act. The police handed him over to the mob, which was very horrifying.

He said that the violence on the streets in Bangladesh, protests and demonstrations outside Indian embassies have worsened the situation. This has made it difficult to create an environment of peace and stability before the elections to be held in February.

India is not involved in the death of student leader

Shashi Tharoor said, ‘Completely rejected the talk of blaming India for the death of a student leader. Accusing India of being involved in the death of the student leader is absolutely absurd. India has no interest in creating instability in Bangladesh. Such things are creating an atmosphere of hostility against minorities, which is a matter of concern for the entire country.

Everyone has the right to demonstrate peacefully

Tharoor said that in India too, some groups have protested against the incidents on the border. This is their right in a democracy, but it should be peaceful. Such demonstrations have taken place in India, but there was no violence, no lynching. If anyone tries to commit violence, the police will stop him.

Demand for strictness from Bangladesh government

Shashi Tharoor has demanded strict action from the Bangladesh government. He said, ‘Just expressing regret or condemning the Bangladesh government will not work, they will have to stop the violence.’ Tharoor warned that it would be difficult to conduct elections in the current environment. ‘How will elections be held in at least two months, when there is chaos on the streets, an atmosphere of fear and voters themselves do not feel safe?’

Senior Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP Shashi Tharoor was recently on a visit to Bihar to participate in the Nalanda Literature Festival. During this time, he also visited many historical places of the state including Nalanda University, Bihar Museum and also appreciated them. After the visit to Nalanda University, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor also wrote a poem regarding this on Wednesday (December 24, 2025). Through his poetry, Tharoor depicted the glorious history of Nalanda University. He also said that the stream of knowledge was flowing in Nalanda University till the eighth century.

Shashi Tharoor shared the poem written on Nalanda

Shashi Tharoor shared the poem written on Nalanda in a post on social media platform X on Wednesday (December 24, 2025). He wrote, ‘Nalanda! We have a wonderful history, it was a wonderful bygone era, people from all over the world had to come and go here then. Poets, poets and great scholars of philosophy used to come, Buddhist followers also used to come and teach peace here.

Nalanda!
we have a wonderful history
it was a wonderful time
of people all over the world
had to come here then
Of poet, poet and philosophy,
great scholars used to come
Buddhist followers also came
taught peace here
maybe up to eight centuries
the river of knowledge flowed
coming from all over the world
the knowledgeable person lives here
We got that period… https://t.co/ZK039aKuVx

— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) December 24, 2025

He further wrote, ‘Maybe till some eight centuries, the river of knowledge used to flow, students from all over the world came and stayed here. We have gone through that phase again, we have to bring it back here. We can get up after falling, we have to show everyone. History never dies by burning books. Those who would die are common Indians! Sa, special does not die.

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However, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor got embroiled in controversy after praising Nalanda University during his visit to Bihar. In fact, the Congress leader said during his visit to Bihar that his old beliefs about Bihar have now completely changed. Furthermore, he appreciated the modern infrastructure and historical heritage in Bihar. After this statement, political speculations and talk of praising the NDA government started. After which Tharoor also gave clarification regarding this.

He said that I neither mentioned BJP nor took the name of any CM or leader. I praised Nalanda University and the two museums I visited. Why create political controversies over such common matters which have nothing to do with politics?

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Shashi Tharoor on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: In the year 2025, Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli is not the most searched player on Google, but 14 year old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been the most searched player. This shows that his batting has now become a fan not only in India but all over the world. There is only one question from cricket fans to former cricketers that when will Vaibhav, who has proved himself in international cricket from domestic to junior level, get a place in Team India?

Vaibhav Suryavanshi played explosive innings in Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi, playing for Bihar in the first match of Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26, played a explosive innings and he is once again in the headlines. Vaibhav played a brilliant inning of 190 runs against Arunachal Pradesh in just 84 balls with the help of 16 fours and 15 sixes. After this inning, another face has been included among the fans of Vaibhav. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on social media that when will Vaibhav Suryavanshi get a place in Team India?

The last time a fourteen year old showed such prodigious cricketing talent, it was Sachin Tendulkar — and we all know what became of him. What are you waiting for? Vaibhav Suryavanshi for India!@imAagarkar @GautamGambhir @bcci @sachin_rt https://t.co/BK9iKqBGV2

— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) December 24, 2025

Shashi Tharoor said – Sachin had done such a feat at the age of 14

Shashi Tharoor has posted on his ex (earlier Twitter) about the explosive innings played by Vaibhav Suryavanshi in the very first match of Vijay Hazare Trophy. Tharoor wrote in the post, ‘The last time a 14-year-old player showed tremendous talent in cricket, it was Sachin Tendulkar. We know what they did. What are you waiting for? Vaibhav Suryavanshi for India!

Tharoor has also tagged BCCI Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar, Head Coach Gautam Gambhir, BCCI and Sachin Tendulkar in his post. Let us tell you that Sachin Tendulkar made his debut for Team India at the age of 16 years and 205 days, but he scored his first century for Mumbai at the age of 14. For this reason Vaibhav Suryavanshi is being compared to Sachin.