Shashi Tharoor faced backlash from Kerala Congress leaders who accused sohim of undermining the party line and siding with the Modi government. Tharoor questioned the credibility of his critics and defended his stance, emphasizing national interest over party loyalty. Despite internal pressure, Congress leadership appears unwilling to expel Tharoor, suggesting he should leave on his own.
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