Congress Criticizes PM Modi's "Petty" Ramnath Goenka Lecture While Questioning Tharoor's Praise

Nov 19, 2025 02:54 pm CST

The Congress party has publicly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent address at the Ramnath Goenka Lecture as "petty," while expressing bewilderment at senior party member Shashi Tharoor's praise for the speech. Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate questioned why the Prime Minister failed to address fair journalism concerns while continuing to criticize the opposition. This incident highlights ongoing tensions within Congress and between India's major political parties, as Tharoor's independent stance continues to raise eyebrows within his own party.