Mon Feb 24 23:41:36 UTC 2025: ## BJP Claims Shashi Tharoor’s Marginalization in Congress Inevitable After Presidential Bid
**New Delhi, February 25, 2025** – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) asserted on Monday that Congress leader Shashi Tharoor’s diminished role within the party was a direct consequence of his challenge to the Gandhi family-backed candidate, Mallikarjun Kharge, in the recent presidential election.
BJP IT department head Amit Malviya stated that Tharoor’s “marginalisation” was predictable given his defiance. He further characterized the Congress party as a “proprietorship firm of the Gandhi family.”
This statement follows recent controversy surrounding an article written by Tharoor, which praised Kerala’s investment climate under the Left government. This article sparked criticism from within the Congress party, with leaders questioning Tharoor’s assessment. While Tharoor clarified that his article focused solely on Kerala’s entrepreneurial growth and contained no political endorsements, the `Veekshanam Daily` published an editorial criticizing his perceived support for the Left government.
The Congress party initially addressed the controversy, stating that the matter was closed after speaking with Tharoor. However, the BJP’s comments suggest the ongoing tensions within the Congress party, highlighting the lingering effects of Tharoor’s presidential bid and the internal divisions within the party.
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