Shashi Tharoor vs Jairam Ramesh: A Divide Within Congress
Jairam voices doubts over Tharoor's selection in the multi-party delegation; Tharoor responds defensively, asserting his resilience against insults.
Looks like the Congress party is in for a bit of a tiff, thanks to a new foreign assignment for MP Shashi Tharoor. Tharoor, a well-known fish in the political pond, has been chosen to head an all-party delegation abroad, to discuss India's stance on terrorism. And, as you'd expect, it's caused a bit of a stir.
While Tharoor donned his good ol' patriotic cap and said he'd jump at the opportunity to serve the country, ol' warhorse Jairam Ramesh had a different take. In a classic phrase that'd make any Indian politico go "oh, snap," Ramesh said there's a big ol' gap between being "in" the Congress and being "of" the Congress.
But, wait, there's more. The Congress party itself claims it never recommended Tharoor for the job. Ramesh revealed that Anand Sharma, Gaurav Gogoi, Dr. Syed Naseer Hussain, and Raja Brar were the ones the party had nominated. Tharoor, on the other hand, was initially invited directly by the government, due to his diplomatic background.
Tharoor, being a strait-laced gentleman, simply said he'd serve the nation when needed, and that's that. He added that the party had already been informed about his acceptance of the offer, but he hadn't been aware of the party's formal list. When asked if the revelation of the party's list was a friendly jab, Tharoor just shrugged it off coolly, saying he doesn't take insults lightly.
The assignment is part of India's seven-pronged stance against terrorism, aimed at making our global partners understand our zero-tolerance policy on the issue.
Meanwhile, the BJP has jumped at the chance to have a bit of a dig, implying that the high command might not be too pleased with Tharoor's solo move. In what can only be seen as a stinger, Kiren Rijiju, a BJP bigwig, tweeted: "In moments that matter most, Bharat stands united... A powerful reflection of national unity above politics, beyond differences." He also shared the official list of leaders, which included Tharoor.
So, there you have it. If politics was a game of cards, this would be a wild royal flush. Let's hope it doesn't come at the cost of our country's stance on terrorism.
References:- The Indian Express: "Congress denies recommending Tharoor for all-party anti-terror delegation"- NDTV: "India all-party anti-terrorism delegation: Jairam Ramesh argued that in a democratic setup, individual MPs representing a party on official delegations should do so with the party's concurrence"- Hindustan Times: "Congress-BJP Lock Horns After Shashi Tharoor Is Selected to Lead Anti-terror Delegation"
The political game within the Congress party intensifies as MP Shashi Tharoor's diplomatic background catapults him into an all-party delegation tasked with discussing India's stance on terrorism. Amidst the shuffle, the finance, market, and general-news sectors are closely watching as Defi (decentralized finance) and politics merge, potentially influencing the country's economic and diplomatic standing in the global market.
