Hours after Congress MP Shashi Tharoor yet again irked his party, by defending veteran BJP leader L K Advani and comparing him to former prime ministers Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi, the grand old party issued a clear disclaimer that the MP’s remarks were personal and did not reflect its official stance.

“Like always, Dr. Shashi Tharoor speaks for himself and the Indian National Congress outrightly dissociates itself from his most recent statement,” said Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera. “That he continues to do so as a Congress MP and CWC member reflects the essential democratic and liberal spirit unique to the INC,” he added.

It started with Tharoor mentioning Advani's "unwavering commitment to public service" in a birthday wish posted on X on Saturday.

"Wishing the venerable S

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