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BJP claims Rahul Gandhi losing support within Congress, cites Tharoor’s remarks on PM Modi BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla alleged that Shashi Tharoor’s remarks on PM Modi’s handling of the seafarers issue before the U.S. President contradict Rahul Gandhi’s stand

BJP Says Rahul Gandhi Losing Support in Congress as Shashi Tharoor ... The BJP on Saturday claimed that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is losing support within his own party and cited Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's purported remarks praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attack the opposition leader BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla alleged that Tharoor's remarks on Modi's handling of the seafarers issue before US President Donald Trump contradict Gandhi's stand. "It is embarrassing. Yesterday was Rahul Gandhi's birthday, but he did not receive any gift. Dr Shashi Tharoor contradicted Rahul Gandhi's stand on the same issue, saying Prime Minister Modi articulated India's position on the sailors' issue very forcefully before President Trump and conveyed the country's stance effectively," Poonawalla said in a video statement. The BJP leader further claimed that Tharoor has praised Modi's leadership qualities. "Not just that, Tharoor has been effusively praised Prime Minister Modi's vision, articulation, dynamism and oratory. He has said Modi has left a stamp on the lives of Indians," he claimed. Poonawalla also targeted the Congress over its projection of Rahul Gandhi a…

BJP claims Rahul losing support within Congress, cites Tharoor's ... Home India BJP claims Rahul losing support within Congress, cites Tharoor's remarks on Modi India BJP claims Rahul losing support within Congress, cites Tharoor’s remarks on Modi PTI 20 June, 2026 12:46 pm IST Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Linkedin Follow Us : Text Size: A- A+ New Delhi, Jun 20 (PTI) The BJP on Saturday claimed that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is losing support within his own party and cited Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s purported remarks praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attack the opposition leader. BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla alleged that Tharoor’s remarks on Modi’s handling of the seafarers issue before US President Donald Trump contradict Gandhi’s stand. “It is embarrassing. Yesterday was Rahul Gandhi’s birthday, but he did not receive any gift. Dr Shashi Tharoor contradicted Rahul Gandhi’s stand on the same issue, saying Prime Minister Modi articulated India’s position on the sailors’ issue very forcefully before President Trump and conveyed the country’s stance effectively,” Poonawalla said in a video statement. Show Full Article The BJP leader further claimed that Thar…

'Rahul losing support in Cong': BJP cites Tharoor's remarks The BJP has intensified its attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, leveraging Shashi Tharoor's recent praise for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to highlight alleged internal party dissent and question Gandhi's leadership and prime ministerial ambitions. The BJP on Saturday claimed that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is losing support within his own party and cited Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's purported remarks praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attack the opposition leader. BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla alleged that Tharoor's remarks on Modi's handling of the seafarers issue before US President Donald Trump contradict Gandhi's stand. "It is embarrassing. Yesterday was Rahul Gandhi's birthday, but he did not receive any gift. Dr Shashi Tharoor contradicted Rahul Gandhi's stand on the same issue, saying Prime Minister Modi articulated India's position on the sailors' issue very forcefully before President Trump and conveyed the country's stance effectively," Poonawalla said in a video statement. The BJP leader further claimed that Tharoor has praised Modi's leadership qualities. "Not just that, Tharoo…

BJP claims Rahul losing support within Congress, cites Tharoor's ... The BJP accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of losing support within his party, citing remarks attributed to Shashi Tharoor praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi. BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla claimed the comments exposed divisions in Congress New Delhi:The BJP on Saturday claimed that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is losing support within his own party and cited Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s purported remarks praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attack the opposition leader. BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla alleged that Tharoor’s remarks on Modi’s handling of the seafarers issue before US President Donald Trump contradict Gandhi’s stand. “It is embarrassing. Yesterday was Rahul Gandhi’s birthday, but he did not receive any gift. Dr Shashi Tharoor contradicted Rahul Gandhi’s stand on the same issue, saying Prime Minister Modi articulated India’s position on the sailors’ issue very forcefully before President Trump and conveyed the country’s stance effectively,” Poonawalla said in a video statement. The BJP leader further claimed that Tharoor has praised Modi’s leadership qualities. “Not …

BJP says Tharoor’s remarks on Modi-Trump talks on sailors expose ... The BJP on Saturday targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, claiming he was losing support within his own party and citing Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s handling of the Indian seafarers’ issue during his meeting with US President Donald Trump. BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla alleged that Tharoor’s comments contradicted Gandhi’s criticism of the Prime Minister over the issue. Poonawalla said Tharoor had acknowledged that Modi conveyed India’s concerns effectively to Trump on the safety of civilian sailors. “Yesterday was Rahul Gandhi’s birthday, but he did not receive any gift. Dr Shashi Tharoor contradicted Rahul Gandhi’s stand on the same issue, saying Prime Minister Modi articulated India's position on the sailors' issue very forcefully before President Trump and conveyed the country's stance effectively,” Poonawalla said in a video statement. The BJP leader was referring to Tharoor’s remarks that Modi had raised concerns over the safety of Indian seafarers during both public and private discussions with the US President. “PM Modi made his point clear bo…