NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leader and MP from Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat in Kerala, Shashi Tharoor has received a big relief from his party. Congress will not take any action against him for praising PM Modi. Tharoor had recently praised Modi's performance. Displeased with this, the Kerala congress came to an end seeking clarifications from him. Kerala Congress Chief Mulapalli Ramachandra had sought clarifications from him on the issue. He said, after his reply, a decision will be taken on further action.

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However, Ramachandra is now satisfied with his explanation. And has denied any action against him. Responding to a recent tweet from some people, Tharoor said, "As you know, I have been arguing for six years that Modi should be complimented whenever he says something good or does the right thing."

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"After doing so, when we criticize their mistakes, the credibility of what we say will increase. I welcome those from the Opposition who are talking to me." The Congress, which has an aggressive stance on PM Modi, is now looking divided on the issue. In recent times, many Congress leaders have been praising PM Modi's performance. These include prominent faces of the UPA government like Jairam Ramesh.

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