Congress Mouthpiece Criticizes Tharoor's Praise of Kerala's Growth

Veekshanam Daily, Congress's mouthpiece in Kerala, criticized Shashi Tharoor for commending Kerala's entrepreneurial growth under the Left government. The editorial cautioned against weakening the party from within ahead of local elections, despite Tharoor's clarifications that his focus was on the state’s startup progress.

Veekshanam Daily, the Congress party's mouthpiece in Kerala, drew attention on Monday with a critical editorial targeting Congress leader Shashi Tharoor. Though unnamed, Tharoor was chastised for lauding the state's entrepreneurial strides under the Left government, a move perceived as counterproductive ahead of imminent local elections.

The editorial depicted a state besieged by anti-incumbency sentiments, insinuating that suppressing them exemplifies a distorted political strategy. It surfaced after Tharoor clarified his remarks, asserting his comments on Kerala's startup sector were apolitical. Despite his explanations, the party outlet rejected his stance, highlighting potential electoral pitfalls.

The piece, provocatively titled ''Ahimsa Award for the Executioner?'', condemned any internal weakening efforts within the Congress that could undermine their challenge against the ruling CPI(M), accusing the Left of deteriorating Kerala’s industrial landscape. Tharoor’s complimentary words about Modi's US visit and Kerala’s growth were met with derision, sparking a contentious debate within party circles.