I have some differences of opinion with the Congress party: Shashi Tharoor

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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor acknowledged internal disagreements within the party, stating he'll address them internally later. His remarks on Operation Sindoor, made during a US visit as part of an all-party delegation, sparked criticism from Congress leaders like Pawan Khera and Jairam Ramesh. Udit Raj sarcastically suggested Tharoor join the BJP.

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