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UPDATED: Jan 23, 2026 20:49 IST
This report examines the escalating internal friction within the Congress party in Kerala ahead of the 2026 elections. The rift centers on Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor, who reportedly skipped a high-level meeting on Kerala election strategy. Sources suggest Tharoor is miffed with both the state leadership and the central High Command, particularly following a protocol breach at the Kochi Mahapanchayat where his seniority was allegedly ignored. The transcript notes that 'Shashi Tharoor will skip the high command's meeting on Kerala election strategy' as he reportedly gave precedence to a visit by the Prime Minister. This friction follows previous instances where Tharoor’s public stances, including praising LK Advani and calling the Emergency a 'dark chapter', diverged from the party line. As the BJP rises in urban Kerala, the Congress faces a dilemma over whether it can afford to sideline a leader popularly known as 'Vishwapuran' in a do-or-die electoral battle.
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