Congress MP Shashi Tharoor commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi's achievements during his US visit, highlighting progress on trade negotiations and defense cooperation. Tharoor appreciated the diplomatic efforts but questioned Modi’s stance on the treatment of deported Indian nationals. Congress clarified Tharoor's praise doesn't reflect the party’s official position.
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