Shashi Tharoor, the Lone Voice of Common Sense in Congress
The veteran Congress leader once again chose a principled stance over rigid party ideology, winning praise for his intellectual courage.
- Shashi Tharoor publicly supported a new bill that his party opposes.
- He called the bill a matter of “common sense” and saw no fundamental flaws.
- His stance highlights his reputation as an independent voice in politics.
- This is not the first time he has broken from his party’s official line.
Shashi Tharoor has a habit of speaking his mind, even when it puts him at odds with his own party. In a political world often defined by strict party lines, the veteran Congress leader once again stood out with his refreshingly independent take.
This time, the issue is a new constitutional amendment bill that proposes the removal of a Prime Minister, Chief Minister, or minister if they are jailed for 30 consecutive days. While his party has been up in arms, calling the bill “dictatorial,” Tharoor has quietly but firmly said he sees “no fundamental flaw” in the proposal.
His logic is simple and hard to argue with: if you are in jail for a month, can you really remain a minister? To him, that is just “common sense.” He said that instead of outright opposition, the bill should be sent to a parliamentary committee for a detailed and practical discussion.
This isn’t the first time Tharoor has marched to the beat of his own drum. He was part of the ‘G-23’ group that questioned the Gandhi family’s leadership, and he recently praised PM Modi’s dynamism, a comment that caused a stir within his party.
Despite the political heat, Tharoor stands by his views. He’s not doing it to switch parties; he’s doing it because he believes in speaking his mind, even when it’s an unpopular opinion within his own camp.
