Shashi Tharoor praises Trump-Mamdani meet; BJP takes a jibe at Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday (November 22, 2025) praised a friendly meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, stating that “this is how democracy should work” and that he was trying to do his part in the endeavour to “see more of this in India”.

Responding to Mr. Tharoor’s post on X, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla said: “Once again Shashi Tharoor reminds Congress to put India First not Parivar; to behave democratically and not like sore losers. But will Rahul Gandhi get the message? One more Fatwa loading against Shashi???”

Earlier, Mr. Tharoor reposted a video of the meeting of Mr. Trump and Mr. Mamdani. “This is how democracy should work. Fight passionately for your point of view in elections, with no rhetorical holds barred. But once it’s over, & the people have spoken, learn to cooperate with each other in the common interests of the nation you are both pledged to serve. I would love to see more of this in India — and am trying to do my part,” said the Congress MP.