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Shashi Tharoor's praise for PM Modi sparks political slugfest
Published 20 June 2026 ยท politics
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's assertion that Prime Minister Modi raised concerns about Indian civilian sailors with US President Trump has sparked internal party friction. This
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's assertion that Prime Minister Modi raised concerns about Indian civilian sailors with US President Trump has sparked internal party friction. This statement contradicts Rahul Gandhi's claim that the issue was ignored. The BJP has seized on Tharoor's remarks, highlighting the divergence within Congress and his praise for the Prime Minister's leadership.
Published: June 21, 2026 โข 1:30 AM IST ยท Updated: June 21, 2026 โข 2:02 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's assertion that Prime Minister Modi raised concerns about Indian civilian sailors with US President Trump has sparked internal party friction.
This statement contradicts Rahul Gandhi's claim that the issue was ignored.
The BJP has seized on Tharoor's remarks, highlighting the divergence within Congress and his praise for the Prime Minister's leadership.