Shashi Tharoor Signals Shift Amid Congress Leadership Speculation

Brief By Newsbrief / 9:43 PM on 19 Dec 2025

Speculation about friction between Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and the party leadership has resurfaced. After Operation Sindoor, Tharoor repeatedly praised the Modi government’s governance, fuelling discontent rumours. He stayed away from key leadership meetings, intensifying chatter. However, recent days show a shift, with Tharoor openly backing Congress positions and sharing a post by Rahul Gandhi on social media platforms recently.