As the Congress leadership faces questions about its differences with the ruling BJP, fellow MP Shashi Tharoor added to the talking points with a selfie with Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Britain’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Jonathan Reynolds. When rumors were afloat about his alleged discord within the party, the post came.
In the company of his Indian counterpart, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, Tharoor shared the selfie on social media platform X (prior Twitter) writing: “Good to exchange words with Jonathan Reynolds, Britain’s Secretary of State for Business and Trade, in the company of his Indian counterpart, Commerce & Industry Minister @PiyushGoyal. The long-stalled FTA negotiations have been revived, which is most welcome.”
Political Rift and Cryptic Posts
There was criticism from within his own party, Shashi Tharoor reported, after he complimented the Kerala Left Democratic Front (LDF) government’s industrial policy. Citing the state elections in 2026, many Congress leaders in Kerala felt this was a deviation from the party stand.
In the process, Tharoor tweeted cryptically adding a post on X quoting a famous line: “Where ignorance is bliss, ’tis folly to be wise.'” All of this further piqued the interest about his political stance, and any possibility of future plans.
Hints at Alternative Plans
When asked Sunday in an interview that he had other options outside of the Congress, Tharoor suggests he may not only be thinking of leaving the party. If the party wants to use that, I will be there for the party, he said. Otherwise I have related things to do. Do not think that I have no other choice. But, I have my books, speeches, and invitations from around the world that I am invited to speak.”
Clarification on Kerala Economy Comments
Tharoor later clarified that his remarks on the state’s economy had been misinterpreted following the backlash from Congress leaders in Kerala. He also said that his comments were regarding the enhanced industrial climate and start-up ecosystem.
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