What Shashi Tharoor Said About Being Invited to Rashtrapati Bhavan Dinner; Will He Change Sides
Shashi Tharoor Invite Rashtrapati Bhavan Dinner: The dinner held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in honor of Russian President Vladimir Putin has become a hot topic of discussion in political circles. The discussion is not only about the dishes served, but also because top Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge were not invited to this important event, while Congress MP Shashi Tharoor was present. Why was Tharoor invited in the absence of senior leaders from his own party, and is he unhappy with Congress?
Tharoor explained that his presence was due to his position as Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs. Talking to media, he clarified that relations with foreign countries are the primary function of his committee. He acknowledged that the government's approach had been somewhat different in recent years, but this time it seemed they had opened the door to other voices and ideas. He clarified that his visit was solely for work, nothing more.
I was certainly honored to have been invited: Tharoor
While Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh and Pawan Khera questioned the government's intentions in not inviting opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, Tharoor said he did not know the basis for the invitation, but he was certainly honored to have been invited. He also clarified that cooperating with the government does not mean abandoning one's principles. In a democracy, it is important to find common ground between the government and the opposition. We disagree on some issues, but where we agree, we should work together. Tharoor called this a sign of a mature democracy.
Will he change sides?
Shashi Tharoor's frequent statements and involvement in government decisions fuel speculation about whether he is about to take a drastic step. When asked directly whether he was going to leave the Congress, Tharoor gave a very measured and profound answer. "I am a Congress MP and have worked very hard to reach this position. To become or be something else requires deep thinking and consideration," Tharoor said. He explained that even before the dinner, he had been discussing with the officials present about the development work and public welfare of his constituency, Thiruvananthapuram, which is his true political responsibility.
Prakash Kumar Pandey