New Delhi: The BJP on Tuesday criticised Congress leader Shashi Tharoor over his remarks on Vande Mataram, alleging that the Congress has once again “capitulated” to the Muslim League, an ally of the ruling coalition in Kerala. The controversy arose after Tharoor questioned the practice of playing all five verses of Vande Mataram at the Read More…
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday questioned the practice of playing all five verses of Vande Mataram at the beginning and end of official functions, describing it as unnecessary and burdensome for audiences. Speaking to reporters amid the ongoing debate over the national song in Kerala, Tharoor said there was universal respect for Vande Mataram, Read More…
With the announcement of the state assembly elections expected soon, differences have surfaced within the Congress party in Kerala over candidate selection. Senior Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor has expressed dissatisfaction with the ongoing discussions on selecting party candidates. Tharoor alleging that he has been deliberately excluded from the meetings being held in Read More…
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has turned down the ‘Veer Savarkar Award’, making headlines with a pointed remark directed at the organisers. Tharoor stated that he declined the honour because the organisers failed to provide clarity on the nature of the award and details about the institution behind it. In a statement, Tharoor remarked that Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Senior Congress leader and MP Shashi Tharoor has clarified his stance on Kerala’s startup ecosystem after facing backlash over his recent critical remarks. Tharoor had earlier pointed out the closure of MSMEs (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises) in the state, raising concerns about the ground reality of Kerala’s industrial and startup growth. His comments Read More…
Kerala’s political landscape is abuzz with debate following Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s assertion of his suitability for the Chief Minister’s post. Tharoor suggested that the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) could boost its chances in the upcoming Assembly elections by projecting him as their Chief Ministerial candidate. His remarks have triggered mixed reactions within the Read More…
The Congress party has officially closed the chapter on the controversy sparked by Shashi Tharoor’s article praising Kerala’s entrepreneurial growth. AICC General Secretary (Organisation), K.C. Venugopal, confirmed that the party had engaged in discussions with Tharoor regarding the issue. Tharoor, in turn, assured the party that he would reconsider his stance if more accurate data Read More…
By our legal Correspondent New Delhi : The Supreme Court here yesterday stayed criminal proceedings against Congress leader Shashi Tharoor MP for the “ scorpion sitting on the Shivaling” remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “Eventually, it scorpion sitting on a Shivaling is a metaphor.. The metaphor may refer to the invincibility of the person Read More…