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Shashi Tharoor defends national interest remarks amid Congress criticism

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor defended his remarks praising the Centre’s Operation Sindoor, stating that working in national interest should not be viewed as betrayal to party.

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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has issued a strong rebuttal to intra-party criticism directed at him, asserting that working for the nation should not be mistaken as acting against party interests. The comments came amidst backlash within the Congress over Tharoor’s public endorsement of Operation Sindoor, the Centre’s counterterror mission following the Pahalgam terror attack.

“Nation’s service above all else,” says Tharoor

Speaking to media during his diplomatic visit to the United States, Tharoor said, “When one is doing the nation’s service, I don’t think one needs to worry too much about these things.” The Thiruvananthapuram MP’s comments were a direct response to questions surrounding the internal dissent he is facing after appearing to praise the BJP-led government’s efforts abroad.

Tharoor added that those who believe national interest contradicts party loyalty “need to question themselves.” His comments were in reference to criticism from senior Congress leaders such as Pawan Khera and Udit Raj, who accused him of undermining the party line by not mentioning past surgical strikes under the UPA during his foreign presentations.

Criticism from party leaders

Udit Raj, a fellow Congress leader, went as far as labeling Tharoor a “super spokesperson of the BJP,” while Pawan Khera reminded the public that Tharoor had earlier criticised the 2016 surgical strikes in his own book, pointing to what he called a contradiction in his recent statements.

Tharoor, however, downplayed the controversy. “Our focus is on a much larger and more important message,” he said, emphasizing the need to represent India’s stance on terrorism to the global community without being distracted by domestic political noise.

No question about his Congress commitment

Responding to speculation about his political future, Tharoor made it clear that he is not going anywhere. “I am an elected member of Parliament. I have four years left of my term. I don’t think there is any question to be asked,” he said, effectively dismissing rumours of a possible exit from the Congress.

Backing from Salman Khurshid

Congress veteran and fellow diplomatic envoy Salman Khurshid supported Tharoor’s broader point, stating that patriotism should not be conflated with political disloyalty. Without naming any individual, Khurshid expressed dismay over what he called a “distressing” focus on political calculations while representatives were engaged in international missions on behalf of the nation.

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Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant among 32 inducted in Bihar cabinet expansion

Nishant Kumar entered the Bihar cabinet for the first time as 32 ministers from NDA allies took oath in a major expansion of the state government.

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A major cabinet expansion took place in Bihar on Thursday, with 32 leaders from the ruling NDA alliance inducted into the state government. Among the prominent names was Nishant Kumar, son of former Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, who entered the cabinet for the first time.

The expansion included representatives from all major NDA allies in the state. According to reports, the BJP secured 15 ministerial berths, while JD(U) got 13 positions. Two ministers were inducted from Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), while Hindustani Awam Morcha and Rashtriya Lok Morcha received one berth each.

The oath-taking ceremony was held in Patna in the presence of senior NDA leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Nishant Kumar’s induction comes weeks after he formally entered active politics. His entry into the Bihar cabinet is being viewed as a significant development for JD(U), which had long projected an anti-dynasty image under Nitish Kumar’s leadership.

The cabinet reshuffle follows Nitish Kumar’s move to the Rajya Sabha earlier this year and the formation of the government led by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.

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PM Modi marks Operation Sindoor anniversary, calls it India’s firm stand against terrorism

PM Modi said Operation Sindoor showcased India’s firm response against terrorism while paying tribute to the armed forces on the operation’s first anniversary.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Operation Sindoor demonstrated India’s firm response against terrorism and highlighted the country’s commitment to national security.

Marking one year of the operation, the Prime Minister praised the courage, precision and professionalism of the Indian armed forces. He said the military action was carried out in response to the Pahalgam terror attack that had claimed the lives of 26 civilians in 2025.

Operation Sindoor was launched on May 7, 2025, as a calibrated tri-services operation targeting terror infrastructure linked to cross-border terrorism. Reports said the operation showcased coordinated action by the armed forces and was seen as a major counter-terror response by India.

On the anniversary of the operation, PM Modi also changed the display pictures across his social media platforms, including X, Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. The image carried the text “Operation Sindoor” along with the Indian tricolour design.

The Indian Air Force also shared visuals and messages recalling the operation and highlighting India’s military response. A video released by the force described the operation as a strong message against terrorism and referred to the precision strikes carried out during the mission.

Operation Sindoor was launched following the Pahalgam terror attack, after which India carried out strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, according to official statements and reports published at the time.

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Vijay meets Tamil Nadu Governor again as TVK pushes to prove majority

TVK chief Vijay held another meeting with Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar as the party intensified efforts to secure majority support after emerging as the single-largest party in the Assembly elections.

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Actor-turned-politician Vijay met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar again on Thursday as his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), continued efforts to prove it has enough support to form the next government in the state.

TVK emerged as the single-largest party in the 234-member Tamil Nadu Assembly after winning 108 seats, but it remains short of the majority mark of 118.

The Congress has extended support to TVK, adding five MLAs to Vijay’s side. However, the alliance still needs additional backing from other parties or independents to comfortably cross the halfway mark.

According to reports, the Governor has not yet been fully convinced that TVK currently has the required numbers to form a stable government. This has delayed clarity over the swearing-in ceremony and the formal invitation to form the government.

Political activity intensified after reports emerged that some AIADMK legislators were moved to a resort in Puducherry amid speculation over possible support to TVK. AIADMK leaders, however, publicly denied any internal crisis.

TVK sources have expressed confidence that the party will be able to demonstrate majority support during discussions with the Governor.

The Tamil Nadu election results marked a major political shift in the state, with TVK breaking the long-standing dominance of the DMK and AIADMK in its first Assembly election contest.

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