Why Congress Avoids Disciplinary Action Against Shashi Tharoor Despite Repeated Meeting Absences

Dec 12, 2025 04:51 pm CST

Shashi Tharoor's third consecutive absence from major Congress meetings raises questions about the party's reluctance to take disciplinary action. Sources reveal this tolerance stems from Tharoor's significant voter influence in Kerala, crucial for upcoming elections, despite tensions with party leadership and his potential Chief Ministerial ambitions.