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Shashi Tharoor Clarifies Remarks on Rahul Gandhi's Campaign
Shashi Tharoor asserts his comments on youth outreach were not aimed at Congress.
During a recent event in Mumbai, Shashi Tharoor addressed controversy surrounding his remarks on Rahul Gandhi's ‘Chhatron ki goonj’ campaign, clarifying that he did not intend to attack the Congress party. Tharoor emphasized the importance of political parties being open and creating opportunities for the next generation to influence politics.
In response to Tharoor's comments, KC Venugopal expressed concern that such remarks could please the BJP, suggesting they would welcome any criticism of Rahul Gandhi. Venugopal implied that the BJP would be satisfied if others took issue with his position or the campaign.