US EditionCountry First for Us, Modi First for some: Mallikarjun Kharge Speaks on Shashi Tharoor – ‘His English Is Good’
- On June 25 in New Delhi, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge expressed disapproval of his party colleague Shashi Tharoor for commending Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Kharge's criticism followed Tharoor's recent article in The Hindu that described Modi's energy and global outreach as a prime asset for India but sparked internal party tensions.
- Kharge contrasted the party’s stance by saying, “country first for us; for some, it’s Modi first,” and mentioned Tharoor’s English fluency as the reason for his Congress Working Committee membership.
- Kharge condemned the BJP for exploiting the milestone of five decades since the Emergency to shift focus away from their shortcomings and criticised their countrywide events commemorating the period, while expressing the united opposition’s support for the armed forces.
- This episode reveals internal disagreements within Congress, with the party clarifying it will not act against Tharoor despite his divergent views on Modi and diplomatic outreach.
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Country first for us, Modi first for some: Mallikarjun Kharge speaks on Shashi Tharoor – ‘his English is good’
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticised Shashi Tharoor's praise for PM Modi, asserting that for the Congress, the nation comes first. Kharge's remarks reflect internal party tensions, highlighting a divide over leadership and foreign policy amidst ongoing criticisms of the BJP government.
·New Delhi, India
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'Country First For US, For Some It Is Modi First': Congress Chief Kharge Hits Out At Shashi Tharoor
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge hit out at party colleague and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor for allegedly praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking at a media briefing at the party headquarters in New Delhi, Kharge took a jibe at Tharoor—who has been at odds with the party leadership lately—saying, "The country comes first for us; for some, it's Modi first, nation second."
·Mumbai, India
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