Shashi Tharoor's praise for PM Modi sparks political slugfest
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's assertion that Prime Minister Modi raised concerns about Indian civilian sailors with US President Trump has sparked internal party friction. This statement contradicts Rahul Gandhi's claim that the issue was ignored. The BJP has seized on Tharoor's remarks, highlighting the divergence within Congress and his praise for the Prime Minister's leadership.
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The row was sparked by Shashi Tharoor's reported remarks that in meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump, PM Modi conveyed that in wartime, civilian sailors on commercial ships should not be targets. Pawan Khera says Tharoor can now hear what Modi doesn’t even say.