Udit Raj Challenges Tharoor's Commitment to Congress Party

Synopsis

Udit Raj has challenged Shashi Tharoor's contributions to the Congress party, questioning his commitment amidst ongoing internal tensions. Raj's comments come in light of Tharoor's recent praise of government initiatives, exacerbating debates within the party regarding member roles and responsibilities.

Key Takeaways

Udit Raj questions Shashi Tharoor's contributions to Congress.
Tharoor faces criticism for praising the government.
Internal tensions within Congress are rising.
Tharoor's recent comments have been contentious.
Frustrations over party roles are evident among leaders.

New Delhi, Feb 26 (NationPress) Congress leader Udit Raj has issued a pointed response to senior party member Shashi Tharoor regarding his recent comments questioning Raj's involvement in the party. Raj urged Tharoor to clarify his contributions, stating, “Shashi Tharoor, what are you doing for the party?”

Raj further emphasized, “The Congress made him a minister, he is also an MP. The party has given him a lot. What did he give back or do for the party?”

He continued, “The party did a lot during the good days, now the party is going through bad times. He should think about how he should give back to the party,” highlighting concerns about Tharoor's recent activities.

Senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor from Thiruvananthapuram has faced scrutiny for his commendations regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s US visit and the industrial advancements in Kerala under Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

These statements have fueled tensions within the Congress, particularly with its Kerala faction.

Despite serving four terms as MP from Thiruvananthapuram, Tharoor's frustrations have intensified following an unsuccessful bid for the position of Congress President, which has sparked comments and criticism from fellow party members.

Recently, Tharoor had a meeting with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, where he reportedly sought clarity on his position within the party and expressed his dissatisfaction with being marginalized.

Insiders suggest that Tharoor, a former UN diplomat, has raised concerns about his exclusion from crucial party discussions and parliamentary debates, further underscoring his growing discontent with Congress leadership.

Although Tharoor has mostly avoided making public statements about his issues within the party, his social media activity has been interpreted as subtle indications of his frustrations.

Udit Raj’s remarks underline the widening rift within the Congress, as figures like Tharoor grapple with their roles amid the party's ongoing challenges following recent electoral defeats.