NEW DELHI: Shashi Tharoor MP came to the fore supporting congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s harsh criticisms against Pakistan on Kashmir issue. Tharoor tweeted, "This is what Congress always insisted, Kashmir is an integral part of India. We opposed the manner in which Article 370 was abrogated because the way it was done assaulted our Constitution and democratic values. There is no reason for Pak to draw any comfort from our stand", he tweeted.

Rahul had tweeted that though I disagree with this government on many issues, Kashmir is India’s internal issue. Pakistan is trying to instigate violence in Kashmir. Rahul and opposition leaders, who arrived in Srinagar to monitor the situation in Kashmir, were detained at the airport a few days ago. Rahul's response was followed by this.

Meantime, the KPCC had sought an explanation from Tharoor for praising Modi. The congress leaders were displeased with Tharoor’s remarks. After an explanation is obtained from Tharoor, it will be handed over to the high command.