In an interaction with ANI, Kesavan questioned the INC's alleged growing intolerance and claimed that the party has now become bigoted, unable to tolerate basic civility and courtesies being extended in public life.
Congress on Sunday dissociated itself from MP Shashi Tharoor's recent comments lauding veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani, with party leader Pawan Khera saying that Tharoor's views are personal and not representative of the party.
"The Rath Yatra was not an episode. It was a long march to reverse the foundational principles of the Indian Republic. It set the stage for 2002 and 2014 and thereafter. Like Draupadi's dishonour set the stage for the Mahabharata that followed, the Rathyatra and it's legacy of violence co
In an article titled 'Indian Politics Are a Family Business' on Project Syndicate portal, Tharoor termed "dynastic politics, a threat to Indian democracy", and argued that India must move to "merit-based leadership", a view that may be seen as a swipe at the Congress high command and its
Reacting to Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's recent essay, Congress leader Udit Raj on Monday said that dynastic influence exists across all sectors in India, from politics and business to the judiciary and film industry, adding that such a trend limits opportunities to a few families.
Responding to Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's essay criticising dynastic politics, party leader Rashid Alvi on Sunday said that in a democracy, it is ultimately the people who decide, adding that no one can be barred from contesting elections simply because of their family background, as suc
BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Monday praised Congress MP Shashi Tharoor for his essay highlighting the dangers of dynastic politics, saying it rightly exposes how the Gandhi family turned Indian politics into a "family business."
"This sense of entitlement is so powerful that it can overshadow even a poor track record, enabling dynasts to remain at the helm of their parties despite successive electoral defeats," Tharoor said, stressing, "Dynastic politics pose a grave threat to Indian democracy." "When political p
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge congratulated Team India for winning their maiden ICC Women's World Cup title 2025, saying that Team India's remarkable performance, determination, and teamwork have brought immense pride to the nation.