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Tharoor says remarks on Rahul’s youth outreach were distorted
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has accused journalists of distorting his remarks about Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron ki Goonj' student outreach programme. Speaking at an IIMUN event in Mumbai, Tharoor had agreed the programme…
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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has accused journalists of distorting his remarks about Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron ki Goonj' student outreach programme. Speaking at an IIMUN event in Mumbai, Tharoor had agreed the programme had not resonated with Gen Z as much as the Cockroach Janata Party's protests, saying parties must "interrogate" their failure to connect. He released the full video on X, insisting his point was about opening party doors to young people, not attacking the leadership.
Separately, Congress general secretary KC Venugopal urged party leaders to "exercise caution" and avoid remarks that might "appease the BJP." He said he did not believe Tharoor spoke deliberately but warned that the BJP would welcome any criticism of Rahul Gandhi.
The Indian Opinion
The row over Tharoor's comments reveals a party too quick to see attack where there is honest critique. Venugopal's advice to avoid remarks that 'appease the BJP' treats every internal question as a gift to the enemy. That is a formula for silence, not renewal. Tharoor asked a hard question about Gen Z outreach. The real test is whether the party answers it rather than just managing the fallout.
Sources (2): rediff.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
