Shashi Tharoor News | 'No Deviation From Party Line': Shashi Tharoor Clarifies Amid Congress Unease

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has issued a calm but firm clarification amid reports of internal unease within the party, insisting that he has never deviated from the Congress line and is only upholding its core values. Tharoor said there was no need to create misunderstandings at this stage. The clarification comes after K C Venugopal said he had advised Tharoor to be careful with his public opinions, while also stressing that Tharoor remains a “valuable asset” to the Indian National Congress. The exchange follows a key Congress strategy meeting in Kerala ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, with party leaders signalling both discipline and unity. While the leadership has played down any rift, the episode points to behind-the-scenes calibration as the party prepares for a crucial electoral battle.