Tharoor Skips Kerala Poll Strategy Meeting
Senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor skipped a key strategy meeting called by his party’s leadership on Kerala’s upcoming assembly elections. The gathering in New Delhi was aimed at planning campaign strategy and seat sharing with allies.
Snub At Kochi Event Cited
Party sources say Tharoor was upset over Rahul Gandhi not acknowledging him by name during a recent event in Kochi, where senior leaders were honoured. Tharoor was present on stage but was not mentioned when Gandhi introduced others, leading to speculation of a rift within the state unit.
Official Reason And Party Reaction
Tharoor’s office said he could not attend due to a prior commitment at the Kerala Literature Festival in Kozhikode. There has been no official comment from the Congress leadership on the matter. Political observers say the incident highlights internal tensions ahead of the crucial polls.
