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'Don't ask permission': Shashi Tharoor posts cryptic message; message for Congress top brass?

IndiaTimes Wednesday, 25 June 2025
Following Mallikarjun Kharge's indirect criticism of Shashi Tharoor for praising Narendra Modi, Tharoor posted a cryptic message about independence. Kharge questioned Tharoor's priorities, emphasizing "nation first." Tharoor defended his article, clarifying it wasn't a sign of joining the BJP but a statement of national unity.
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