Shashi Tharoor Responds to Party Change News

New Delhi: Amidst the controversy surrounding his praise for Prime Minister Modi and the LDF government in Kerala, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor responded, asserting that he is still available to his party while issuing a warning. He stated that if the party feels he is not needed, he has other options available. Tharoor made these comments during the I Malayali podcast. In a recent article, he had showered praise on Kerala's startup policy and Prime Minister Modi's meeting with US President Trump, which gained significant attention in political circles.

Tharoor addressed the ongoing debate about a potential party change, stating that "there is a leadership vacuum in Kerala Congress." He mentioned that other party leaders had supported his views on this matter. Tharoor emphasized that Congress needs to expand its base to attract new voters. He clarified that he is ahead of others in the race for leadership in the state, as reflected in several opinion polls. Tharoor warned that if Congress does not expand its influence, it might end up in the opposition for the third consecutive term in the upcoming elections.

Tharoor also expressed that his comments were made with the wider interest of the nation and state in mind. He mentioned that it is not always possible to speak only for the party's interests. He reiterated that he would never be constrained in his opinions. Tharoor called for efforts to expand the party by attracting new voters in Kerala ahead of next year's Assembly elections. He also asserted that he is qualified for the position of Chief Minister of Kerala, a point he said was echoed in several opinion polls.

Despite the controversy surrounding his remarks, Tharoor remained focused on his vision and proposed that Congress needs to make the right decisions to move forward. He stated, "I have always tried to put the party's interests forward, but if necessary, I am willing to move forward on my own path." In his statement, Tharoor remarked, "I have always tried to advance the party's interests, but if necessary, I will move forward in my own way," emphasizing that the party needs to strengthen its effectiveness.

Tharoor has frequently shared his views on party changes and leadership. He suggested that Congress should expand its base and bring in new leadership through these changes. With Kerala's Assembly elections approaching, Tharoor stressed the importance of attracting new voters. "We must recognize the new generation of voters and move the party forward in a way that aligns with their needs," he said. "Staying narrow-minded is never possible for me. I believe that expressing my views can help the party succeed," Tharoor added.

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