&nbsp;Four-time Congress MP Shashi Tharoor appears increasingly alienated within his party, raising speculation that his time with the Congress may be nearing an end.
Despite his global appeal and repeated electoral success in Thiruvananthapuram since 2009, Tharoor remains distanced from Kerala's dominant Congress factions and the national party leadership.
The death of senior leader Oommen Chandy, one of Tharoor&rsquo;s few allies in the state unit, has only worsened his isolation.
Upon returning from a high-profile diplomatic outreach &mdash; dubbed &lsquo;Operation Sindhoor&rsquo; &mdash; Tharoor reportedly admitted in a closed-door meeting that his ties with the Congress are &ldquo;precariously placed.&rdquo;
A political analyst noted that tensions have simmered since Tharoor defied the party by contesting the Congress presidential poll. His removal from key parliamentary committees and recent overseas leadership roles, taken despite internal objections, have further strained ties.
&ldquo;There&rsquo;s little the party offers Tharoor now, and perhaps little he can offer back,&rdquo; the analyst said.
Tharoor entered politics in 2009 with a Congress ticket after brief meetings with Sonia Gandhi and Manmohan Singh. He has since won four straight Lok Sabha elections without strong factional support.
As Congress restructures after recent electoral challenges, Tharoor&rsquo;s next political move is being closely watched &mdash; especially given his independent streak and diplomatic pedigree.
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Tharoor’s Growing Rift With Congress Fuels Exit Speculation

Tharoor’s growing isolation in Congress sparks exit rumours amid Kerala factional tensions

Tharoor’s Growing Rift With Congress Fuels Exit Speculation

Tharoor’s growing isolation in Congress sparks exit rumours amid Kerala factional tensions

June 16, 2025 | 17:48 IST