The Congress party affirms its unity after Shashi Tharoor’s controversial comments about the CPI(M)-led Kerala government. Leaders, including Deepa Dasmunshi and Ramesh Chennithala, have declared their commitment to collective action against the LDF and BJP, emphasizing their readiness for the 2026 elections. The party seeks to reinforce its development agenda in Kerala amid ongoing debates regarding Tharoor’s praise for certain aspects of the LDF’s governance.
The Congress party has emphasized its unity following a recent discussion regarding Thiruvanathapuram MP Shashi Tharoor’s controversial commentary on the CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) in Kerala. During a significant meeting attended by Congress leadership, Deepa Dasmunshi, Congress’ Kerala in-charge, reiterated that the party stands united and refuted claims of any rift. Tharoor addressed media interpretations of his statements, which were perceived as suggesting he was considering political options outside of Congress.
Dasmunshi underscored that Tharoor’s clarifications were straightforward and eliminated confusion regarding his remarks. She reaffirmed that no members of the Kerala Congress support the LDF or BJP and emphasized collective opposition against them. Senior leader Ramesh Chennithala reiterated the party’s commitment to unite against the failing state government and projected confidence in a Congress resurgence in the 2026 elections.
The meeting lasted nearly three hours and included key figures such as Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, General Secretary KC Venugopal, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi. Kharge later shared images and insights from the meeting, asserting that the people of Kerala will reject both oppressive and communal forces in the upcoming electoral process. He declared Congress’s dedication to reestablishing a development model and welfare paradigm in Kerala.
Tharoor previously faced criticism for his positive comments on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s U.S. visit and for praising specific achievements of the LDF government. While some party members rebuked his statements, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan welcomed them as validation of his administration’s effectiveness. Tharoor defended his remarks, stating they were made outside strict party lines, emphasizing his focus on Kerala’s burgeoning startup sector, which he credited to initiatives from former Chief Minister Oommen Chandy.
The Congress party has reinforced its solidarity following internal controversy regarding Tharoor’s remarks about the LDF government. Top leaders have collectively denounced any division while pledging to oust the current administration in future elections. The party’s focus remains on revitalizing its presence in Kerala and emphasizing developmental policies that garnered the state’s previous successes.
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