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Congress Distances from Tharoor's Praise for Advani

11/9/2025

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On November 9, 2025, the Congress party distanced itself from Shashi Tharoor's comments praising L.K. Advani, veteran BJP leader.
Tharoor defended his birthday wishes for Advani, saying reducing his long service to one event is unfair.
Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said Tharoor speaks for himself and highlighted the party's democratic values.
Advani, who helped lead the BJP's rise and the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, received the Bharat Ratna this year.

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On November 9, 2025, the Congress party distanced itself from Shashi Tharoor's comments praising L.K. Advani, veteran BJP leader.
Tharoor defended his birthday wishes for Advani, saying reducing his long service to one event is unfair.
Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said Tharoor speaks for himself and highlighted the party's democratic values.
Advani, who helped lead the BJP's rise and the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, received the Bharat Ratna this year.