Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge teased Shashi Tharoor during Tuesday’s CWC meet. When Tharoor suggested an October 2 rally, Kharge said, "You must attend it. Don't just end up writing articles in newspapers that we read later." The members laughed as Tharoor nodded. The party continues to prepare for upcoming INDIA bloc meetings.
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge's light hearted dig at party MP Shashi Tharoor left the members at CWC meet in splits on Tuesday, according to NDTV. According to the report, the moment came during a discussion on a proposal of rally by INDIA bloc and the Congress party. While discussing the day, Tharoor reportedly suggested that this should be done on October 2, Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary. Immediately, Kharge reacted and gestured towards Tharoor saying, "You must attend it. Don't just end up writing articles in newspapers that we read later," the publication reported citing sources. The four-time MP from Thiruvananthapuram nodded in agreement, it said. The Congress and Tharoor have occasionally experienced a strained relationship, particularly due to his perceived support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi on certain matters. INDIA Bloc Meet Today INDIA alliance meeting will be held at the Constitution Club in New Delhi today. While Akhilesh is set to miss the key meeting, Samajwadi Party (SP) MPs Harendra Malik and Maulana Mohibbullah Nadvi will represent the party. The meeting is expected to witness discussions on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in light of recent reports of differences within the Election Commission over the issue. Meanwhile, Aam Aadmi Party and DMK are also skipping the meeting.