Congress MP Shashi Tharoor praised the cordial meeting between fierce rivals Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani. Explore why his call for political cooperation in the national interest is widely interpreted as a veiled critique of the Congress party and its leadership, sparking a swift counter-attack from the BJP.
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The political landscape in India was momentarily disrupted by a surprising moment of détente on the global stage: the cordial White House meeting between US President Donald Trump and his fierce opponent, New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. The two political titans, who had exchanged acrimonious barbs during the recent election, appeared unified and committed to working together for the city’s welfare, demonstrating a rare instance of post-election civility that resonated deeply with observers worldwide.
However, the real political earthquake occurred in India, triggered by Congress Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor’s reaction. Tharoor, a figure known for his measured yet often controversial insights, swiftly took to social media to praise the encounter. He wrote, “This is how democracy should work. Fight passionately for your point of view in elections, with no rhetorical holds barred. But once it’s over, & the people have spoken, learn to cooperate with each other in the common interests of the nation you are both pledged to serve.”
