Tharoor misses Rahul Gandhi-led Congress meeting for 3rd time amid rift rumours

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday missed yet another key party meeting chaired by LoP Rahul Gandhi, raising speculation about his strained relationship with the party. This was reportedly the third party meeting from which Tharoor has remained absent. The senior leader, however, recently attended a PM Narendra Modi's lecture and praised his speech, drawing criticism from party colleagues.