‘Need to cooperate …’: Shashi Tharoor answered questions on ‘loyalty’ amid the rift of Congress; Quote Nehru | Bharat News

New Delhi: “Who lives in India?” Congress MP Shashi Tharoor called Jawaharlal Nehru ‘Famous words answering the question of a high school student about the party’s loyalty at an event in Kochi on Saturday.Thiruvananthapuram MP, who is facing criticism within the Congress, confirmed that national interests should cross the party lines.“Politics, unfortunately or otherwise, in any democracy, about competition. And as a result, when people like me say that we respect our parties – we have some values and beliefs that keep us in our parties – but we need to cooperate with other parties in the interests of national security,” Thiruvananthapuram MP said.Tharoor emphasized that, for him, the nation comes first and parties are only a means of improving the country.

“The question you asked – sometimes parties feel that it is dissatisfied for them, and it becomes a big problem. Which is your first loyalty? For my mind, the nation comes first. Parties are a means to improve the nation. In my mind, whatever is related to you, the purpose of that party is a better in itself.,“Today in our Parliament, there are 46 political parties. There should be some issues on which they are united. It is definitely my passionate punishment. Many people are very important for me because the stand I have taken – what has happened on our armed forces and our government recently on our country and our borders. But I will build my ground because I believe this is the right thing for the country. And when I talk about India, I speak for all Indians, not only for those who can like my party, “he said.Sharing his conversation with the student, Tharoor said that when he was escaping from political discussions, he felt forced to address a student’s question.“In Kochi today, I was asked unavoidable questions by a high school student. While I am publicly clarifying such political discussions, I felt that a student deserves a reaction,” he said in his post on X.The friction operation between Tharoor and the Congress leadership intensified after his role in Operation Sindoor and under his leadership of an all-party delegation to present the United States of India and India’s position on terrorism. His article admits Modi’s “energy” and “mobility” in diplomatic affairs, which was later shared by the Prime Minister’s Office, and further stressed his relationship with the party.Tharoor’s relationship with the leadership of the Congress has been under this tension as he had chosen the party presidential election against Mallikrajun Kharge. The abrasion allegedly intensified when his name did not appear in the list of Congress leaders suggested for Operation Sindoor Outreach of the Central Government.Despite this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi later invited Tharoor to lead a delegation in the United States and other countries in the US. Tharoor’s public statements, which have been interpreted as favorable to the Prime Minister, have also caused inconvenience within the Kerala unit of the Congress.The crack came into sharp focus after his recent comments and social media posts, which appeared to challenge the party’s leadership.During Operation Sindoor after Tharoor, Tharoor described his “energy” and “mobility” as a property for India’s global status in an article after praising PM Modi’s diplomacy. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) shared the piece, triggering questions about the loyalty of Tharoor. Congress chief Mallikrajun Kharge indirectly reprimanded him, suggesting that his praise was unfair for PM Modi.“We first say the nation, but some consider Modi first, the country later. What can we do about it?” Kharge said. Tharoor, however, clarified that his comment reflected the national interest – not support for the BJP.