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Congress vs Congress again: Tharoor faces fresh backlash over Kashmir remarks
Published 21 June 2026 ยท india
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor faced internal party criticism for his remarks on Kashmir's progress towards normalcy and for praising PM Modi's stance on civilian sailors'
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor faced internal party criticism for his remarks on Kashmir's progress towards normalcy and for praising PM Modi's stance on civilian sailors' safety. Critics questioned his engagement with party members and ground realities in Kashmir, while another party leader sarcastically questioned his interpretation of Modi's statements. Tharoor defended his comments, citing widely published reports and emphasizing concern for Indian lives.
Published: June 21, 2026 โข 11:45 PM IST ยท Updated: June 22, 2026 โข 3:02 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor faced internal party criticism for his remarks on Kashmir's progress towards normalcy and for praising PM Modi's stance on civilian sailors' safety.
Critics questioned his engagement with party members and ground realities in Kashmir, while another party leader sarcastically questioned his interpretation of Modi's statements.
Tharoor defended his comments, citing widely published reports and emphasizing concern for Indian lives.