Overview

• On June 19, Tharoor publicly admitted he had “differences of opinion” with certain Congress leaders but declined to elaborate pending internal discussions.
• Despite being listed among the party’s 40 star campaigners for Nilambur, Tharoor said he received no invitation or even a missed call to join the by-poll campaign.
• Congress state vice-president attributed his omission to a communication gap rather than intentional neglect by the leadership.
• Tharoor defended leading a delegation under Operation Sindoor as a patriotic duty, arguing that his public comments reflected personal views on India’s foreign policy.
• He reaffirmed his loyalty to Congress values and grassroots workers, insisting his commitment to the party remains intact despite recent tensions.