Modi Praise: Kharge took a dig at Tharoor's praise, said- some people believe Modi comes first

Modi Praise Kharge took a dig at Tharoor's praise, said- some people believe that Modi comes first, differences of opinion seen again within Congress

Shashi Tharoor's recent praise ofPrime MinisterNarendra Modihas created a stir within the Congress. On this, party presidentMallikarjun Khargetookasharp jibe and said,"Some people believe that Modi comes first, everything else comes later."

What did Tharoor say?

• Tharoor said in a program thatModi's influence at the global levelcannot be denied
• He also added that despite political differences, hisleadership abilitymust be acknowledged
• After the statement,a discussion started on social media about Tharoor'sopinion being different from the party line.

How did Kharge take a dig?

• Kharge said in a press conference:
  There are some people who go so far in praising Modiji that it seems they forget the party itself.
• He added sarcastically,
  Those who believe Modi comes first will probably keep Congress principles later.
• This statement also gavea glimpse of the internal disagreementwithin the party

Differences or strategy in Congress?

• Analysts believe that thisis not just a personal opinionbut a sign ofideological differenceswithin the Congress
• Tharoor has previously expressed a different opinion from the party line on many issues
• Contesting against Kharge in the presidential election held in 2022was also considered a proof ofthis ideological distance.

BJP took a jibe

• BJP spokespersonscall Tharoor's praisea "glimpse of truth"
• A leader said,
  "Now even people in Congress have started believing that Modiji is unmatched"

What did people say on social media?

• Tharoor's supporters said itwasa mature and balanced opinion
• Some Congress supporters expressed anger and demanded that Tharoor follow the party line
• #ModiFirst and #Tharoor started trending on Twitter

Shashi Tharoor's comment on Modi Praisehas once again brought the internal differences in the Congress to the surface.
Mallikarjun Kharge's jibe has made it clear thatthe clash of ideaswithin the party is now taking a public form.
Now it remains to be seen what clarification Tharoor gives on this or whether the Congress high command takes any action.