Congress Meltdown: Shashi Tharoor Praises PM Modi Again, Senior Leaders Explode With Fury - Why Are You Even In Congress?

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s recent praise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address has triggered new friction within the party, with several leaders openly questioning his stance. Tharoor had lauded parts of Modi’s speech, calling India an “emerging model” for the world and endorsing the Prime Minister’s call for a decade-long mission to revive pride in India’s heritage.

Senior Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit issued a sharp rebuke, labelling Tharoor a “hypocrite” and asking, “Why are you in Congress?” He accused Tharoor of repeatedly echoing positions that clash with the party’s ideology and demanded clarity on where his loyalties lie.

Party spokesperson Supriya Shrinate also expressed disapproval, dismissing Modi’s speech as petty and insisting she found nothing worth appreciating — a direct contrast to Tharoor’s assessment, as per Hindustan Times. Shrinate reiterated her criticism again on Wednesday, taking a subtle swipe by highlighting Tharoor’s remark that he was “glad” to attend the event despite having a cold and cough.