NEW DELHI, 24 February (H.S.) : It is clear from Shashi Tharoor's comments that there is

still suspense regarding internal differences in Congress. However, there is

speculation about his meeting with Rahul Gandhi and his role in the future of

Congress. The tussle between Shashi Tharoor and Congress is increasing. Shashi

Tharoor warned Congress that if they do not need me, they have options open to

them. Congress angry with him for praising Kerala's LDF government. First

praised PM Modi, then Shashi Tharoor suggested Rahul Gandhi that if Congress

not trying to increase its support base then have to seat in the opposition. it

is natural to question what kind of options Shashi Tharoor is talking about. Is

he referring to BJP or LDF.

Tharoor, MP from Thiruvananthapuram, met Rahul Gandhi

recently regarding this. This meeting took place in a closed room. However,

Tharoor rejected the talk about changing the party and said that even though

there are differences of opinion in the party, he does not believe in leaving

the party.

The rift between Congress and Shashi Tharoor is now well

known. Things are not working out between Shashi Tharoor and Congress Party.

First praising PM Modi, then targeting Rahul Gandhi by Tharoor is not taken for

granted by the party. Now Shashi Tharoor has started playing from the

fore-front. Congress is angry with him for praising Kerala's LDF

government.

Meanwhile, Shashi Tharoor has given such a hint, which may

raise the political heat. In fact, Shashi Tharoor has clearly said that if

Congress does not need him then he has options open to him. Even before this,

he had expressed his anger in front of Rahul Gandhi about his role. Shashi

Tharoor said that being elected four times MP from Thiruvananthapuram proves

that the public supports his ideas and his free expression related to the

development of the state and the country.

Shashi Tharoor said, I am always there to work for

party. But if Congress does not need my services, then I have 'options'

open. In such a situation, it is natural to question what kind of options

Shashi Tharoor is talking about. Is he referring to BJP or LDF? Because he has

praised both of them from time to time.

Shashi Tharoor even declared himself above Congress.

Regarding his election, he said that my support base in Thiruvananthapuram is

much more than that of the party. People like the way I talk and behave. Even

people who are generally against Congress voted for me. Tharoor indicated that

he is the frontrunner in the race to lead the Kerala Congress. This statement

of Shashi Tharoor has come at a time when he had recently targeted Rahul

Gandhi.

According to Sources, Resentment against Tharoor is

increasing among Kerala Congress leaders which reported to Rahul Gandhi.

Quoting sources, it was also said that the Congress high command (AICC) also no

longer wants to show leniency towards Tharoor.

Hindusthan Samachar / Meenakshi Bhattacharya