In apparent jibe at Shashi Tharoor, CWC members say leaders taking stand on ceasefire different from party line

NEW DELHI: CWC members Wednesday complained that certain leaders have repeatedly taken a position on ceasefire that is at variance with the party line, in what was seen as a jibe at Shashi Tharoor . The leadership is said to have sent out a “clear message” to leaders that they should not be airing personal views at this time and should instead stand by the party stance.

Later, when asked at a press briefing about Tharoor's comments being at odds with the party's stand, AICC spokesman Jairam Ramesh said, "That is his opinion. When Tharoor speaks, it is his view, and it is not the stand of the party."

Tharoor has been speaking regularly on the Indo-Pak war and his comments in support of the govt and making light of US President Donald Trump’s mediation have riled many in Congress as the party has been taking on the govt over the issue.