BJP claims Rahul Gandhi losing support within Congress, cites Tharoor’s remarks on PM Modi

The BJP has accused Rahul Gandhi of losing support within the Congress party, highlighting Shashi Tharoor’s recent praise for PM Narendra Modi. The BJP claims this contradiction proves Gandhi's leadership is failing to unite his own party and allies.
Why it matters
Internal dissent within the primary opposition party is a critical factor in the stability and effectiveness of the Indian political landscape.
The BJP on Saturday (June 20, 2026) claimed that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is losing support within his own party and cited Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s purported remarks praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attack the Opposition leader.
The article focuses heavily on the BJP's narrative and criticisms of the opposition leader, giving significant space to the ruling party's perspective.
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