Congress slams Tharoor for showing ‘admiration’ for Modi; MP says statement given ‘partisan twist’

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor sparked controversy after reportedly stating that Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed the message to President Trump about protecting Indian civilian sailors during wartime. Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera challenged this, claiming no mention of the incident was found in official records of the meeting. Tharoor responded, asserting his remarks were based on widely published reports and not misrepresentations. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticized Tharoor's comments for contradicting Rahul Gandhi's stance on the issue.