The Congress party has softened its stance on Shashi Tharoor after his remarks on surgical strikes sparked internal criticism. Randeep Surjewala affirmed Tharoor's importance within the party, but clarified that his statement about the 2016 strike was factually incorrect. Surjewala's statement comes as Tharoor faces criticism from party colleagues over his recent remarks on surgical strikes.
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