“Where ignorance is bliss…” Shashi Tharoor’s Cryptic Post Sparks Buzz After Congress Ignorance

Thiruvananthapuram – On February 22, 2025, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor stirred the pot with a cryptic post on X: “Where ignorance is bliss…” The four-time MP from Thiruvananthapuram is reportedly at odds with his party, facing growing resistance from Kerala leaders and a cold shoulder from Rahul Gandhi. Known for his witty vocabulary online, Tharoor’s real-life struggle within the Congress is making headlines, with rumors of a snub adding fuel to the fire.

According to a Times of India report, Tharoor recently met Rahul Gandhi in Delhi to discuss his role in the party. Sources say he left the meeting frustrated. Tharoor asked Rahul to clarify his position within Congress, but the Leader of Opposition offered no firm answers. Insiders reveal Tharoor is upset about being sidelined—especially after losing his role as head of the All India Professional Congress, a group he founded. The lack of commitment from Rahul has left Tharoor feeling ignored, deepening the rift.

The trouble doesn’t stop in Delhi. In Kerala, Tharoor is losing support fast. A New Indian Express report says most senior Congress leaders in the state are fed up with the attention he gets from the national leadership. “Tharoor hasn’t corrected his stance even after Rahul spoke to him,” one senior leader told TNIE. Many feel the party has given him too much leeway already, but he’s not towing the line.

The unrest peaked after Tharoor praised Kerala’s industrial growth under the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government in a recent article. This clashed with Congress’s stance against the LDF, sparking outrage among party workers. Kerala leaders see it as a betrayal, especially since they’re gearing up to challenge the LDF in upcoming elections.

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Tharoor’s troubles go beyond Kerala. The Times of India notes that the All India Congress Committee (AICC) is upset with him for straying from the party’s position on national issues—like Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s US visit and his meeting with President Donald Trump. Tharoor’s independent streak has rubbed the leadership the wrong way. Sources say the AICC is done being lenient, signaling a tougher stance ahead.

Amid this chaos, Tharoor’s X post—“Where ignorance is bliss…”—has set tongues wagging. Posted on February 22, 2025, it’s vague enough to keep people guessing but pointed enough to hint at his frustration. Is he taking a dig at the party’s leadership? Or signaling a bigger move? Social media is abuzz with theories, from Tharoor possibly quitting Congress to starting his own party.

Back in Kerala, Tharoor faces flak for being out of touch. A senior leader told TNIE, “He’s a member of the political affairs committee, but he acts like a guest artist.” Party workers complain he’s rarely available to the public, and his MP office isn’t accessible enough. Except for state Congress president K. Sudhakaran, most factions in Kerala are turning against him, frustrated by his high-profile image clashing with grassroots expectations.