Rahul Gandhi snubbing Shashi Tharoor? Thiruvananthapuram MP seeks clarity on his Congress role
All India Congress Committee (AICC) appears unwilling to accommodate Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s concerns, despite recent discussions with him. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi reportedly declined to address Tharoor's grievances or offer him a defined role in the party, signaling a firm stance against the senior leader.
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According to The Times of India, Tharoor expressed dissatisfaction over being sidelined and sought clarity on his position within the party. However, TOI sources say Rahul was unwilling to make any commitments during their meeting in Delhi. AICC’s discontent with Tharoor stems from his deviation from the party line on multiple issues, including his remarks on the Prime Minister’s US visit and his praise for industrial growth under Kerala’s LDF government.
Feeling overlooked, Tharoor reportedly voiced frustration over being removed from the All India Professional Congress, a body he founded, and his limited opportunities to speak in Parliament. While he assured Rahul that he had no objection to his leadership as Parliamentary party chief, he insisted he was capable of handling key responsibilities in Parliament.
Tharoor reportedly questioned whether the party wanted him to shift focus to Kerala politics but received no clear response. Rahul reiterated that Congress does not announce chief ministerial candidates before elections,
