The Economic Times

Shashi Tharoor's absence at Delhi Congress' Kerala meeting triggers 'Kochi Chill' buzz

Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi met senior Kerala Congress leaders in New Delhi to discuss election preparations, but the absence of Congress Working Committee member Shashi Tharoor drew attention. The absence came days after Rahul Gandhi did not mention Tharoor during a party event in Kochi, fuelling speculation about a rift.