Tharoor to attend Putin banquet; Rahul, Kharge uninvited. Congress leader slams.

• Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge were not invited to the President's banquet for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
• Congress MP Shashi Tharoor received an invitation and confirmed he would attend the banquet.
• Tharoor's invitation is attributed to his extensive diplomatic experience and engagement with Russian diplomacy.
• Congress leader Pawan Khera criticized Tharoor for accepting the invitation, questioning his decision.
• Tharoor has previously supported PM Modi on diplomatic issues and led delegations on global matters.

Why It Matters: This shows internal Congress rifts and unusual diplomatic protocol.