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Last Updated:<\/span>December 27, 2025, 17:51 IST<\/time><\/p>\nV Hanumantha Rao clarified Congress does not share Shashi Tharoor\u2019s view equating PM\u2019s defeat with India\u2019s defeat.<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/p>\nCongress leader V Hanumantha Rao on Saturday rejected Tharoor’s statement. (File)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nCongress leader V Hanumantha Rao on Saturday distanced the party from Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor\u2019s reported remark that celebrating the Prime Minister\u2019s defeat is akin to celebrating India\u2019s defeat, saying the Congress does not share that view.<\/p>\nThe former Rajya Sabha MP said that Tharoor\u2019s remarks reflected his personal stance and not the party\u2019s stand, adding that the Congress\u2019s democratic structure allows leaders to express differing views.<\/p>\n” \u2026We have democracy here, so everyone expresses their views. If another party made such statements, there would be swift action, but we have democracy here. This may be his thinking, but the party does not think that way\u2026” he said as quoted be news agency ANI.<\/p>\n\n\n#WATCH<\/a> | Delhi | On Congress MP Shashi Tharoor\u2019s reported statement that rejoicing at PM\u2019s defeat is akin to celebrating India\u2019s defeat, Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao says, ” \u2026We have democracy here, so everyone expresses their views. If another party made such statements,\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/qIbON4RUsc<\/a>\u2014 ANI (@ANI) December 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nRao\u2019s comment came after Tharoor reportedly remarked that celebrating the Prime Minister\u2019s defeat is akin to celebrating India\u2019s defeat. Meanwhile, these remarks triggered political reactions, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) welcoming his statement. Earlier today, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla praised Tharoor, describing his comments as courageous, and expressed hope that the Congress would not take disciplinary action against him.<\/p>\n\u201cOnce again, Shashi Tharoor has shown the courage to show the mirror to Rahul Gandhi for all the propaganda he spreads against India. Dr Tharoor has rightly said that foreign policy doesn\u2019t belong to one party; it belongs to the nation\u2026. I hope that they do not take some action against Tharoor. They may issue a fatwa against him because they cannot tolerate national interest above family interest,” Poonawalla said in a post on X.<\/p>\nHe also accused Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi of putting \u201cfamily interests above national interest” and said that he hates India.<\/p>\n\u201cThis is a clear-cut message to Rahul Gandhi about his propaganda on Operation Sindoor, the surrender narrative to Prithviraj Chavan, and the entire Congress ecosystem\u2026 But Rahul Gandhi keeps family interest above party interest and the nation\u2019s interest because, in his hatred for the BJP, he hates India. He goes and spews venom against India\u2026,” he told the news agency.<\/p>\nMeanwhile, despite his on-and-off relationship with the party, Shashi Tharoor attended the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) Headquarters at Indira Bhawan in New Delhi.<\/p>\nRecently, Tharoor has made headlines for skipping Congress meetings and praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi\u2019s address at the Ramnath Goenka Lecture.<\/p>\nHe had skipped Congress\u2019s \u2018Vote Chor Gaddi Chhod\u2019 rally at the Ramlila Maidan in Delhi due to his engagement abroad. Tharoor also missed the meeting of Congress Lok Sabha MPs chaired by Rahul Gandhi.<\/p>\nTharoor recently led a multi-party delegation to relevant world capitals to highlight India\u2019s stand against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and its zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism following Operation Sindoor.<\/p>\nHe had emerged as one of the most articulate voices to present India\u2019s position during Operation Sindoor as well as its diplomatic offensive against Pakistan at the global stage following the Pahalgam attack<\/p>\nThe senior Congress leader has often publicly backed PM Modi at several occasions. Earlier in June this year, Tharoor, in an article, remarked that Prime Minister Narendra Modi\u2019s energy, dynamism and willingness to engage remain a \u201cprime asset” for India on the global stage but deserve greater backing.<\/p>\n(With inputs from agencies)<\/em><\/p>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 27, 2025, 17:51 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> \u2018Party Doesn’t Think This Way\u2019: Congress Leader On Shashi Tharoor’s Remarks Praising PM Modi<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao on Saturday rejected Tharoor’s statement. (File)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao on Saturday distanced the party from Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor\u2019s reported remark that celebrating the Prime Minister\u2019s defeat is akin to celebrating India\u2019s defeat, saying the Congress does not share that view.<\/p>\n
The former Rajya Sabha MP said that Tharoor\u2019s remarks reflected his personal stance and not the party\u2019s stand, adding that the Congress\u2019s democratic structure allows leaders to express differing views.<\/p>\n
” \u2026We have democracy here, so everyone expresses their views. If another party made such statements, there would be swift action, but we have democracy here. This may be his thinking, but the party does not think that way\u2026” he said as quoted be news agency ANI.<\/p>\n
\n#WATCH<\/a> | Delhi | On Congress MP Shashi Tharoor\u2019s reported statement that rejoicing at PM\u2019s defeat is akin to celebrating India\u2019s defeat, Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao says, ” \u2026We have democracy here, so everyone expresses their views. If another party made such statements,\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/qIbON4RUsc<\/a>\u2014 ANI (@ANI) December 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nRao\u2019s comment came after Tharoor reportedly remarked that celebrating the Prime Minister\u2019s defeat is akin to celebrating India\u2019s defeat. Meanwhile, these remarks triggered political reactions, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) welcoming his statement. Earlier today, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla praised Tharoor, describing his comments as courageous, and expressed hope that the Congress would not take disciplinary action against him.<\/p>\n\u201cOnce again, Shashi Tharoor has shown the courage to show the mirror to Rahul Gandhi for all the propaganda he spreads against India. Dr Tharoor has rightly said that foreign policy doesn\u2019t belong to one party; it belongs to the nation\u2026. I hope that they do not take some action against Tharoor. They may issue a fatwa against him because they cannot tolerate national interest above family interest,” Poonawalla said in a post on X.<\/p>\nHe also accused Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi of putting \u201cfamily interests above national interest” and said that he hates India.<\/p>\n\u201cThis is a clear-cut message to Rahul Gandhi about his propaganda on Operation Sindoor, the surrender narrative to Prithviraj Chavan, and the entire Congress ecosystem\u2026 But Rahul Gandhi keeps family interest above party interest and the nation\u2019s interest because, in his hatred for the BJP, he hates India. He goes and spews venom against India\u2026,” he told the news agency.<\/p>\nMeanwhile, despite his on-and-off relationship with the party, Shashi Tharoor attended the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) Headquarters at Indira Bhawan in New Delhi.<\/p>\nRecently, Tharoor has made headlines for skipping Congress meetings and praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi\u2019s address at the Ramnath Goenka Lecture.<\/p>\nHe had skipped Congress\u2019s \u2018Vote Chor Gaddi Chhod\u2019 rally at the Ramlila Maidan in Delhi due to his engagement abroad. Tharoor also missed the meeting of Congress Lok Sabha MPs chaired by Rahul Gandhi.<\/p>\nTharoor recently led a multi-party delegation to relevant world capitals to highlight India\u2019s stand against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and its zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism following Operation Sindoor.<\/p>\nHe had emerged as one of the most articulate voices to present India\u2019s position during Operation Sindoor as well as its diplomatic offensive against Pakistan at the global stage following the Pahalgam attack<\/p>\nThe senior Congress leader has often publicly backed PM Modi at several occasions. Earlier in June this year, Tharoor, in an article, remarked that Prime Minister Narendra Modi\u2019s energy, dynamism and willingness to engage remain a \u201cprime asset” for India on the global stage but deserve greater backing.<\/p>\n(With inputs from agencies)<\/em><\/p>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 27, 2025, 17:51 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> \u2018Party Doesn’t Think This Way\u2019: Congress Leader On Shashi Tharoor’s Remarks Praising PM Modi<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
#WATCH<\/a> | Delhi | On Congress MP Shashi Tharoor\u2019s reported statement that rejoicing at PM\u2019s defeat is akin to celebrating India\u2019s defeat, Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao says, ” \u2026We have democracy here, so everyone expresses their views. If another party made such statements,\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/qIbON4RUsc<\/a>\u2014 ANI (@ANI) December 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\nRao\u2019s comment came after Tharoor reportedly remarked that celebrating the Prime Minister\u2019s defeat is akin to celebrating India\u2019s defeat. Meanwhile, these remarks triggered political reactions, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) welcoming his statement. Earlier today, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla praised Tharoor, describing his comments as courageous, and expressed hope that the Congress would not take disciplinary action against him.<\/p>\n\u201cOnce again, Shashi Tharoor has shown the courage to show the mirror to Rahul Gandhi for all the propaganda he spreads against India. Dr Tharoor has rightly said that foreign policy doesn\u2019t belong to one party; it belongs to the nation\u2026. I hope that they do not take some action against Tharoor. They may issue a fatwa against him because they cannot tolerate national interest above family interest,” Poonawalla said in a post on X.<\/p>\nHe also accused Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi of putting \u201cfamily interests above national interest” and said that he hates India.<\/p>\n\u201cThis is a clear-cut message to Rahul Gandhi about his propaganda on Operation Sindoor, the surrender narrative to Prithviraj Chavan, and the entire Congress ecosystem\u2026 But Rahul Gandhi keeps family interest above party interest and the nation\u2019s interest because, in his hatred for the BJP, he hates India. He goes and spews venom against India\u2026,” he told the news agency.<\/p>\nMeanwhile, despite his on-and-off relationship with the party, Shashi Tharoor attended the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) Headquarters at Indira Bhawan in New Delhi.<\/p>\nRecently, Tharoor has made headlines for skipping Congress meetings and praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi\u2019s address at the Ramnath Goenka Lecture.<\/p>\nHe had skipped Congress\u2019s \u2018Vote Chor Gaddi Chhod\u2019 rally at the Ramlila Maidan in Delhi due to his engagement abroad. Tharoor also missed the meeting of Congress Lok Sabha MPs chaired by Rahul Gandhi.<\/p>\nTharoor recently led a multi-party delegation to relevant world capitals to highlight India\u2019s stand against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and its zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism following Operation Sindoor.<\/p>\nHe had emerged as one of the most articulate voices to present India\u2019s position during Operation Sindoor as well as its diplomatic offensive against Pakistan at the global stage following the Pahalgam attack<\/p>\nThe senior Congress leader has often publicly backed PM Modi at several occasions. Earlier in June this year, Tharoor, in an article, remarked that Prime Minister Narendra Modi\u2019s energy, dynamism and willingness to engage remain a \u201cprime asset” for India on the global stage but deserve greater backing.<\/p>\n(With inputs from agencies)<\/em><\/p>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 27, 2025, 17:51 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> \u2018Party Doesn’t Think This Way\u2019: Congress Leader On Shashi Tharoor’s Remarks Praising PM Modi<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Rao\u2019s comment came after Tharoor reportedly remarked that celebrating the Prime Minister\u2019s defeat is akin to celebrating India\u2019s defeat. Meanwhile, these remarks triggered political reactions, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) welcoming his statement. Earlier today, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla praised Tharoor, describing his comments as courageous, and expressed hope that the Congress would not take disciplinary action against him.<\/p>\n
\u201cOnce again, Shashi Tharoor has shown the courage to show the mirror to Rahul Gandhi for all the propaganda he spreads against India. Dr Tharoor has rightly said that foreign policy doesn\u2019t belong to one party; it belongs to the nation\u2026. I hope that they do not take some action against Tharoor. They may issue a fatwa against him because they cannot tolerate national interest above family interest,” Poonawalla said in a post on X.<\/p>\n
He also accused Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi of putting \u201cfamily interests above national interest” and said that he hates India.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is a clear-cut message to Rahul Gandhi about his propaganda on Operation Sindoor, the surrender narrative to Prithviraj Chavan, and the entire Congress ecosystem\u2026 But Rahul Gandhi keeps family interest above party interest and the nation\u2019s interest because, in his hatred for the BJP, he hates India. He goes and spews venom against India\u2026,” he told the news agency.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, despite his on-and-off relationship with the party, Shashi Tharoor attended the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting at the All India Congress Committee (AICC) Headquarters at Indira Bhawan in New Delhi.<\/p>\n
Recently, Tharoor has made headlines for skipping Congress meetings and praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi\u2019s address at the Ramnath Goenka Lecture.<\/p>\n
He had skipped Congress\u2019s \u2018Vote Chor Gaddi Chhod\u2019 rally at the Ramlila Maidan in Delhi due to his engagement abroad. Tharoor also missed the meeting of Congress Lok Sabha MPs chaired by Rahul Gandhi.<\/p>\n
Tharoor recently led a multi-party delegation to relevant world capitals to highlight India\u2019s stand against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and its zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism following Operation Sindoor.<\/p>\n
He had emerged as one of the most articulate voices to present India\u2019s position during Operation Sindoor as well as its diplomatic offensive against Pakistan at the global stage following the Pahalgam attack<\/p>\n
The senior Congress leader has often publicly backed PM Modi at several occasions. Earlier in June this year, Tharoor, in an article, remarked that Prime Minister Narendra Modi\u2019s energy, dynamism and willingness to engage remain a \u201cprime asset” for India on the global stage but deserve greater backing.<\/p>\n
(With inputs from agencies)<\/em><\/p>\nFirst Published:<\/span><\/p>\n\nDecember 27, 2025, 17:51 IST<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nNews<\/a> politics<\/a> \u2018Party Doesn’t Think This Way\u2019: Congress Leader On Shashi Tharoor’s Remarks Praising PM Modi<\/span><\/div>\n\n\nDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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