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Shashi Tharoor's praise for PM Modi sparks political slugfest

Times of India · Jun 20, 2026, 8:00 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's assertion that Prime Minister Modi raised concerns about Indian civilian sailors with US President Trump has sparked internal party friction. This statement contradicts Rahul Gandhi's claim that the issue was ignored. The BJP has seized on Tharoor's remarks, highlighting

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