Kochi, Jan. 25 -- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor declined to comment on controversial remarks made by former Congress leader Shakeel Ahmad against the party leadership, saying it was not appropriate to discuss such matters publicly.

"I cannot comment on everybody else's statements. I think if Shakeel Sahab has said this, talk to him. He can speak for himself. I do not think it's appropriate for me to discuss any of these issues in public," Tharoor told ANI when asked about Ahmad's allegations.

Tharoor's response comes amid growing political chatter about possible internal differences within the Congress, with some reports suggesting tension between him and the senior party leadership, including Rahul Gandhi. However, Tharoor has consistentl...