Congress leader Shashi Tharoor attended the Rashtrapati Bhavan banquet hosted by President Droupadi Murmu for Russian President Vladimir Putin Friday night. Taking to the social media platform X Saturday, the Congress MP wrote he “enjoyed conversations” with members of the Russian delegation.

“A warm and engaging atmosphere reigned. Enjoyed my conversations with many of the attendees, especially my dining companions from the Russian delegation!” Tharoor posted.

Tharoor’s presence at the dinner came amid questions from the Congress on why Leader of Opposition in both Houses of Parliament Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge were not invited to the event.

The dinner took place after President Droupadi Murmu met with Putin at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Murmu conveyed India’s appreciation f

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