Congress Member of Parliament (MP) Shashi Tharoor, attending a literature festival in Dubai, sidestepped questions about alleged meetings with CPI(M)-linked individuals, fuelling speculation over his political future. Reports of these discussions emerged just as whispers of his dissatisfaction with Congress leadership intensified, particularly over perceived slights from Rahul Gandhi and Kerala party sidelining. LDF convener TP Ramakrishnan dismissed the claims while leaving the door open for potential alliances.
