Shashi Tharoor's Absence Sparks Concern: Congress MP Misses Key Meeting for Second Time

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Congress Working Committee Member and MP Shashi Tharoor missed the party's strategic group meeting, led by Sonia Gandhi, regarding the winter session of Parliament. Tharoor's office cited his presence in Kerala, where he was traveling back with his 90-year-old mother on a later flight. However, this is not the first time Tharoor has skipped a crucial Congress meeting. He recently missed a gathering called to discuss the SIR issue, citing ill health. This move raised eyebrows, especially after he attended a PM Modi event and posted praise for the Prime Minister on social media. Tharoor's comments on PM Modi sparked a heated debate within the Congress party. Leaders like K.C. Venugopal and Supriya Srinate questioned his loyalty to the party, with some accusing him of being a hypocrite. Venugopal, the General Secretary of the Congress, was also unable to attend the meeting due to campaigning for local body elections. This has further fueled speculation about Tharoor's relationship with the party. As the Congress party grapples with internal conflicts, Tharoor's continued absence from key meetings has become a topic of discussion. The controversy surrounding his comments on PM Modi and his attendance at the Prime Minister's event has raised questions about his commitment to the party and its policies.