Amid rift rumours with Rahul Gandhi, Senior Congress MP Shashi Tharoor acknowledged having some 'issues' with the Congress party. His statement reportedly stemmed from Rahul Gandhi and the Kerala unit's alleged attempts to sideline him. "All I can say is that there are issues which I need to take up with my own party leadership and not in a public forum. Tharoor's comments come on the backdrop of speculation over him being "upset" for being ignored by party leaders, particularly by Rahul Gandhi, at a party event in Kochi on January 19. Tharoor had attended the 'mahapanchayat' party event, where Rahul Gandhi was present too.

Source: dna January 24, 2026 12:55 UTC