Sonia’s reprimand of Tharoor came at a time when the Congress was going aggressive against the government over various scams, vowing not to allow parliament to run till the government took action.
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Ruling TDP in the state and YSR Congress, however, hit out at the Rahul, blaming the Congress for bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and the “gross injustice” to Semandhra.
Rahul will under take Padyatra through Obuladevara Chervvu village meeting farmers, students and the weavers. That march and her subsequent whirlwind tour to three states to meet farmers not only gave the party a fresh lease of life but also created the platform for the launch of the new and reloaded Rahul. When there is a crisis in the party, Rahul Gandhi either smiles sheepishly, as he did after the humiliating Lok Sabha poll defeat, or lapses into his silent mode.
Apart from addressing a rally in Tiruchirappalli as part of the celebrations of the birth anniversary of party stalwart and former Chief Minister K Kamaraj, he is also scheduled to interact with a group of farmers. This is also the home of the state Congress president Raghuveera Reddy. Gandhi further said that PM Modis silence is benefitting the Congress party.
Tharoor made a feeble attempt to defend himself, stating that this was the handiwork of his political detractors in the party.
Rahul would also highlight the need for according special category status to Andhra Pradesh, completion of Polavaram multi-purpose irrigation project and implementation of special package for backward Rayalaseema districts. “It’s his prerogative”, said Rahul to shocked journalists. Jagan formed the party after breaking away from the Congress.
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Earlier, Finance Minister and Leader of the House Arun Jaitley defended Swaraj asking opposition to point out one provision of the law which she has violated in allegedly trying to help former IPL commissioner. They eventually forced the Congress leadership to drop Tharoor from the panel of party spokespersons. Both are said to be firm that the Congress would stand its ground irrespective of the stand of other opposition parties.
