India, May 29 -- Shashi Tharoor of the Congress on Wednesday hit back at criticism from within his party, notably from Udit Raj, over his remarks in Panama about India crossing the LoC.

Taking to X, Shashi Tharoor clarified he was referring only to retaliatory strikes after recent terror attacks, not previous wars.

"Critics are welcome to distort my words, but I genuinely have better things to do," he wrote, citing his tight schedule.

Udit Raj has been slamming Tharoor for allegedly undermining Congress' legacy and suggested he be made the "super spokesperson of the BJP."

Tharoor is leading a multi-party delegation post-Operation Sindoor.

"After a long and successful day in Panama, i have to wind up at midnightvhere with departure fo...