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Tharoor says media distorted his remarks on Rahul’s programme
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said journalists distorted his remarks made at an IIMUN event in Mumbai, where he questioned why Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron ki goonj' programme did not resonate as…
The Story in Brief
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said journalists distorted his remarks made at an IIMUN event in Mumbai, where he questioned why Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron ki goonj' programme did not resonate as much as the Cockroach Janata Party's protest among Gen Z. He insisted his comments were not an attack on party leadership but a call for established parties to open doors for youth.
Tharoor argued that parties risk becoming irrelevant if they fail to listen to new voices and create pathways for young people to shape politics. He shared the full video of his conversation on X, accusing media of selective reporting. The remarks had sparked speculation of internal Congress friction.
The Indian Opinion
The noise over Tharoor's remarks feeds two lazy narratives: one of a divided Congress, another that any internal critique is disloyal. The real issue is whether India's established parties, including the Congress, actually offer Gen Z a route to power beyond rally fodder. Tharoor's question is fair. Watch if the party fields more young candidates in the next election cycle, or if this fizzles into another forgettable controversy.
Source: rediff.com
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