Former assistant of Congress leader arrested for allegedly spying for Pakistan
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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's support for Operation Sindhu has triggered a political controversy within his party. Senior Congress leaders, including Udit Raj and Pawan Kheda, have criticized Tharoor's statements. Udit Raj called Tharoor a 'super spokesperson of the BJP', while the party's top brass distanced themselves from his remarks. This incident highlights the internal divisions within the Congress party over national security issues.
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