New Delhi – MP Shashi Tharoor has indicated that he is interested in contesting for the post of Congress president. If former President Rahul Gandhi is not in the running, other names will be suggested. In an interview to the national media, Tharoor also stated that there are other great prospects in the party.
‘Wait till the election is announced. Then we will know who is in the probable list. I can’t say for sure now that I will be in the competition. If the heirs (Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi) are not in the race, others will come forward. There are many great opportunities ahead of us – Tharoor’s words.
Tharoor also opens up regarding his equation with Rahul Gandhi. He says he doesn’t claim to have a deep personal relationship with anyone. Don’t like to talk bad regarding people. Shashi Tharoor said that he does not believe in politics that commits suicide and would face such an attack with a smile. Tharoor says that there were some organizational mistakes in Kerala, but now under the leadership of K. Sudhakaran and V. D. Satheesan, the Congress has gained new energy.
Tharoor also mentioned Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in the interview. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is a very efficient and conscientious person. Tharoor replied to the question whether he has a good relationship with Pinarayi Vijayan. ‘All the issues I have dealt with him have been dealt with very intelligently. If he had given a word, he would have kept it. I have great respect for him.’ These are the words of Tharoor.
Tharoor says that he also has great respect for Congress leader Oommen Chandy. ‘I mightn’t be like him if I tried. I respect people who lead by example. He always has his finger on the pulse of the people. There is no other leader who is as close to the people of Kerala as Oommen Chandy. Tharoor says.
English Summary: Shashi Tharoor regarding AICC President election