CPI(M) backs Tharoor’s criticism of Congress

At the same time, Congress leaders in the state reacted cautiously to the comments.

The Thiruvananthapuram MP and Congress Working Committee (CWC) member, in a newspaper podcast, also said that he was available for the party if it needed him.

But if it did not need his services, Shashi Tharoor said he had “options” like books, speeches and invitations to address gatherings around the world.

He also that the Congress can come to power both at the national and state level only if it expands beyond its natural vote base and attract new voters.