'Expressing my views as an Indian': Shashi Tharoor on Congress' 'lakshman rekha' remark over his India-Pakistan stance

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Shashi Tharoor, a veteran Congress leader, has clarified that his views on sensitive matters like the India-Pakistan truce and US President Trump's involvement are his personal opinions and do not reflect the party's official stance. This comes after Tharoor defended the Modi government's handling of the situation, differing from...

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BJP Minister’s Vulgar Remark On Col. Sofiya Qureshi Triggers FIR | MP High Court Slams Vijay Shah
A political storm erupted in Madhya Pradesh after Minister Vijay Shah made a controversial remark about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who led Operation Sindoor following the India-Pakistan ceasefire. Shah’s comment—“We sent a sister of their own to teach them a lesson”—sparked backlash across party lines. Congress Chief Mallikarjun Kharge slammed it as “shameful and vulgar.” An FIR was ordered by the Jabalpur High Court, and BJP’s Hitanand Sharma reportedly reprimanded Shah. Amid growing criticism, Shah apologized and called Colonel Qureshi “a pride of the nation.” #ColonelQureshi #VijayShah #OperationSindoor #IndiaPakistan #PoliticalControversy #MadhyaPradeshPolitics #WomenInUniform #IndianArmy #SofiyaQureshi #Kharge #Congress #BJP #VulgarRemarks #FIROrdered #HighCourt #NationalSecurity #GenderRemarks #IndiaStrikes #Ceasefire #IndianPolitics #MilitaryPride #MinisterControversy #VijayShahFIR #ClosedDoorRebuke #JabalpurCourt #BJPBacklash #ApologyIssued #ViralRemark #IndianArmyWomen #NationalOutrage ~GR.122~HT.408~

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Shashi Tharoor

Indian politician, diplomat, and author (born 1956)
PM Narendra Modi praised the multi-party delegations. They represented India in global capitals after Operation Sindoor. This operation targeted terrorist hubs..
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Shashi Tharoor reported on the Indian delegation's "remarkable" meeting with US Vice President JD Vance, strategically positioned between Vance's calls with the..
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A multi-party Indian delegation, led by Shashi Tharoor, concluded a US visit aimed at garnering international support for India's counter-terrorism efforts after..
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An all-party Indian parliamentary delegation, led by Shashi Tharoor, briefed US officials on cross-border terrorism and India's Operation Sindoor, launched after..
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Shashi Tharoor, a prominent figure in the Congress party, has often challenged the party's high command, advocating for internal reforms and questioning his role..
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Indian National Congress

Indian political party
Following a meeting regarding the stadium stampede, the Congress high command has expressed its support for the Karnataka government and its handling of the..
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The Congress party criticizes Amit Shah's claims about peace in Jammu and Kashmir and the Northeast. Jairam Ramesh alleges Shah is diverting attention from..
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Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress chief and Rajya Sabha leader of opposition, has urged PM Narendra Modi to appoint the Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker from the principal..
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked 11 years of his government, highlighting India's development under the NDA, guided by "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka..
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As the BJP marked 11 years in power, Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the government, accusing them of undermining constitutional institutions and..
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Pakistan

Country in South Asia
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh criticized the UN's decision to appoint Pakistan as vice-chair of its anti-terror panel, likening it to a cat guarding milk. He..
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A 45-year-old Pakistani national allegedly fatally stabbed his 35-year-old wife, also a Pakistani, using a kitchen knife in their rented flat in Kharghar node of..
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Defence minister Rajnath Singh has strongly criticised the UNSC's decision to appoint Pakistan as vice-chair of its counter-terrorism panel. "What is astonishing..
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Narendra Modi met with all-party delegation members. They shared experiences from diplomatic missions. These missions communicated India's firm stance against..
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Narendra Modi

Prime Minister of India since 2014
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath highlighted India's economic growth under Prime Minister Modi's 11-year tenure, noting its rise to the..
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Uttarakhand's Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 11 years in office, highlighting India's rise as a global power. A..
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Following a video of Indian student being handcuffed and pinned down by US authorities, Congress has criticised PM Modi for his silence on the alleged..
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