Why Did Manish Tewari Post Cryptic Message After Congress Omitted Him From Operation Sindoor Debate?

Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Manish Tewari's cryptic social media post raises eyebrows.
- Exclusion from speaker list highlights internal discord.
- Operation Sindoor debate is crucial for the Opposition.
- Speculation around Tharoor's absence adds to the intrigue.
- Political dynamics within Congress are under scrutiny.
New Delhi, July 29 (NationPress) Congress MP Manish Tewari took to social media on Tuesday to share a cryptic message, just a day after his party unveiled its official lineup of speakers for the Operation Sindoor debate in Parliament -- a lineup that notably did not feature his name.
The absence of the Chandigarh MP, along with that of senior Congress figure and MP Shashi Tharoor, has sparked intrigue in political circles and underscored potential rifts within the party.
This controversy emerges as the Opposition seeks to mount a robust challenge to the Centre during the critical Operation Sindoor discussion.
Tewari's post on X featured lyrics from a classic patriotic song from the 1970 film 'Purab Aur Pachhim', shared alongside a report detailing the speaker list issue. He wrote, "Hai preet jahaan ki reet sada; Main geet wahaan ke gaata hoon; Bharat ka rehne waala hoon; Bharat ki baat sunata hoon," and ended with "Jai Hind".
Both Tewari and Tharoor had recently represented India on diplomatic missions abroad as part of New Delhi's outreach following Operation Sindoor.
Their exclusion from the speakers' list -- particularly given their experience and previous engagement -- has elicited significant public and internal reactions.
Congress MP Amar Singh, who was also part of an international outreach team, similarly did not make the speakers' list.
Sources indicate that Tharoor, known for being one of the party's most eloquent representatives in Parliament, was invited to speak during the debate but chose not to for reasons that remain unclear.
His choice to abstain has intensified speculation, especially considering his prominent role in a diplomatic delegation to the United States following the military operation.
The sidelining of both Tewari and Tharoor, experienced legislators with foreign affairs expertise, has led to whispers within the party regarding possible factional biases or strategic missteps.