Shashi Tharoor Denies Congress Rift: 'Who Said I Left Party Line?'

• Congress MP Shashi Tharoor denied deviating from the party line, despite reports of friction over his recent remarks.
• He stated his opinions largely align with the party and controversies stem from misinterpretations of headlines.
• Tharoor clarified his remarks defending LK Advani were an act of courtesy and his comments on PM Narendra Modi were quotes, not praise.
• He dismissed the Congress president election as a past democratic process, having contested and lost.
• Tharoor expressed confidence in UDF winning the upcoming Kerala assembly elections.

Why It Matters: Shashi Tharoor asserts loyalty to Congress, attributing 'friction' to misinterpretations and democratic processes.