Congress Dynamics: Bench Controversy Surrounds Tewari and Tharoor

Congress MP Manish Tewari created a stir by alluding to a famous Bollywood song as he addressed a media report on being 'benched' by his party during a parliamentary debate. The omission of both Tewari and fellow Congress MP Shashi Tharoor from the debate focused eyes on their past diplomatic roles.

Tuesday's report highlighted that Tewari and Tharoor, despite participating in diplomatic missions for India, were not among those speaking in the Lower House during the debate. Tewari's social media post, citing lyrics from a patriotic film song, was seen as a veiled comment on the situation.

Though Congress sources indicated Tharoor declined to participate in the debate, opting to address future legislative proposals, speculation persists about their excluded roles. Meanwhile, Congress and ruling party members engaged heavily in debate over a recent terror attack, each criticizing the other's handling of international diplomacy.

(With inputs from agencies.)