Tharoor Defends Modi Remark Amid Congress Criticism
- Shashi Tharoor defends PM Modi's handling of Indian sailors' safety
- Pawan Khera mocks Tharoor's admiration for Modi
- Tharoor clarifies remarks based on published reports
- Congress criticizes Tharoor for praising Modi
- Tharoor says he found it extraordinary that statement was given a partisan twist
Shashi Tharoor defended his comments on PM Modi's handling of Indian sailors' safety on June 20, 2026.
Officials said Tharoor's remarks were based on published reports about Modi's remarks at the G-7 meeting.
Meanwhile, Pawan Khera mocked Tharoor's admiration for Modi, saying he can now hear what Modi doesn't even say.
Sources confirmed that Khera's comments were seen as partisan.
Tharoor Clarifies His Remarks
Tharoor clarified his remarks on Twitter, saying he was merely alluding to widely published reports about Modi's remarks.
He also shared a Google Gemini summary of the reports.
Experts said Tharoor's clarification was an attempt to diffuse the controversy.
However, witnesses said the controversy had already sparked a debate within the Congress party.
Congress Reaction to Tharoor's Remarks
The Congress party criticized Tharoor for praising Modi, with some leaders saying his admiration for the PM had gone beyond the physical world.
Government sources said the party was divided on the issue, with some leaders supporting Tharoor's remarks and others criticizing him.
Despite this, Tharoor said he found it extraordinary that his statement was given a partisan twist.
Meanwhile, the party's leadership was silent on the issue, with no official statement released.
Context of the Controversy
The controversy erupted over Tharoor's reported remarks that PM Modi had raised the issue of the safety of civilian sailors during both his public and private interactions with the US President.
Historically, the issue of Indian sailors' safety has been a sensitive topic, with the government facing criticism for its handling of the issue in the past.
On June 21, 2026, the controversy continued to simmer, with no end in sight.
However, sources confirmed that the government was working to resolve the issue, with officials saying that a solution was being worked out.
Human Impact of the Controversy
The controversy has sparked a debate within the Congress party, with some leaders saying that Tharoor's remarks were a betrayal of the party's values.
Others have defended Tharoor, saying that his remarks were based on facts and not motivated by any personal agenda.
Meanwhile, the families of the Indian sailors affected by the controversy have expressed their concern and frustration, with some saying that the government needs to do more to ensure their safety.
As the controversy continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how it will affect the Congress party and the government's handling of the issue.