INDIA partners in war of words in Kerala: Shashi Tharoor accuses CPI of ‘playing BJP’s game’ in Thiruvananthapuram, D Raja hits back | India News – Times of India
NEW DELHI: The internal contradictions within opposition's INDIA (Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance) bloc triggered an ugly war of words between the Congress and the Left Front in Kerala. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday accused CPI of dividing anti-BJP votes in his constituency Thiruvananthapuram evoking a strong response from the Left which once again questioned Rahul Gandhi's decision to contest from Wayanad.In a post on X, Tharoor said, "It's ironic that the same @cpofindia that complains about @RahulGandhi's candidature in Wayanad is playing the BJP's game in Thiruvananthapuram". "The only effect of CPI's campaign against me in Thiruvananthapuram is to divide the anti-BJP vote. And they preach alliance dharma in Wayanad!" he added.CPI general secretary D Raja re...