Shashi Tharoor Praises Trump-Mamdani Meeting, Gets BJP Backing with a Message to Congress
Shashi Tharoor praised US political cooperation, stirring Congress debate.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has received praise from the BJP after commending the tone of the recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. Tharoor shared a video of the encounter on his social media, highlighting their ability to cooperate after a fierce electoral contest, and expressed hope for similar cooperation in India.
In his post, Tharoor wrote, "This is how democracy should work. Fight passionately during elections, but once it's over, learn to cooperate in the nation's common interest.” His message has resonated beyond party lines, with BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawala interpreting it as a subtle reminder to the Congress leadership to put national interests above familial or party loyalties, indirectly targeting the Gandhi family.
Poonawala suggested that Tharoor's remarks exposed the Congress party’s tendency to sulk after electoral defeats and called for mature political conduct, predicting that Rahul Gandhi might react by issuing "another fatwa" against Tharoor. The BJP’s response underscores internal dissent within Congress, as Tharoor has been known for his outspoken views, including recent praises of BJP leaders and critiques of dynastic politics within his own party.
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Tharoor’s candid approach has created ripples in Congress, with some leaders questioning his loyalty after he applauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Ramnath Goenka lecture and criticized dynasticism without explicitly naming the BJP. His call for cooperation and democratic maturity marks a growing voice within Congress advocating for a more collaborative political culture.
This episode highlights continuing tensions within India's principal opposition party, while also reflecting the wider political discourse about democracy and governance in the country. Tharoor’s stance and BJP’s reaction make clear that these debates are increasingly central to Indian politics ahead of the next elections.
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