US EditionTrump-Mamdani Meet: Shashi Tharoor Praises Interaction, Says 'This Is How Democracy Should Work'
Tharoor highlighted the meeting as a democracy model, urging post-election cooperation; BJP used his praise to challenge Congress's stance and Rahul Gandhi's response.
- On Saturday, Shashi Tharoor lauded the White House meeting between US President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and urged Indian rivals to emulate such post-election cooperation.
- On Friday, the Trump–Mamdani meeting took place at the White House in Washington DC after months of vitriolic exchanges, and Tharoor framed his praise with the principle that rivals should `fight passionately` but `learn to cooperate` afterwards.
- The Bharatiya Janata Party seized the moment to target Congress leadership after Tharoor's remarks, with Shehzad Poonawalla posting on X, `But will Rahul Gandhi get the message?`
- Congress quickly distanced itself, saying Tharoor speaks only for himself, while sections of the Congress leadership remain frustrated by his independent stance and icy relations.
- Tharoor's recent pattern of praise for opponents includes lauding Lal Krishna Advani on his 98th birthday and recently critiquing dynastic politics, citing the Gandhi-Nehru family as BJP's line against Congress.
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Shashi Tharoor praises Trump-Mamdani meet; BJP takes a jibe at Rahul Gandhi
The Congress MP, posting a video of the meeting on X, said once elections are over, learn to cooperate with each other in the common interests of the nation. In response, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla says once again Shashi Tharoor ‘reminds Congress to put India First not Parivar’
'Will Rahul Get The Message': BJP Takes Swipe After Tharoor Praise Of Trump–Mamdani Meeting
The BJP seized this to criticise Congress's alleged focus on the Gandhi family over national interest. Tharoor's independent views have previously sparked internal Congress criticism, particularly regarding his praise for BJP leaders and stance against dynastic politics.
Tharoor’s remark on Trump-Mamdani meet earns praise from BJP: ‘Will Rahul get message?’
Tharoor had commented on a post showing US President Donald Trump hosting newly elected New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani at the White House, highlighting the value of honouring the voters’ choice and prioritising national interest
Trump-Mamdani Meet: Shashi Tharoor Praises Interaction, Says 'This Is How Democracy Should Work'
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor hailed the meeting between US President Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Mamdani. Throughout the press briefing, Trump repeatedly stepped in to deflect challenging questions directed at Mamdani.
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