Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor met with party president Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi on Thursday for a discussion lasting over an hour. Tharoor described the meeting as positive and constructive, stating that he and the party leadership are aligned in their views. Congress general secretary K C Venugopal also participated in the meeting.
Tharoor dismissed reports of any disagreement within the party and clarified that the topic of a chief ministerial candidate for the Kerala elections was not raised. He emphasized his current role as a Member of Parliament representing Thiruvananthapuram and his focus on serving his constituents.
**Why this matters:**
The meeting comes amid speculation about internal differences within the Congress party. Tharoor’s statement of unity with the leadership aims to quell rumors and present a cohesive front ahead of upcoming elections. His comments also clarify his position regarding electoral ambitions in Kerala, which has been a subject of media attention.