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

IndiaTimes Thursday, 15 May 2025 ()
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 the Congress party's criticism.
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