India, Feb. 23 -- Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has said that the party needs to expand its voter base, pointing out that he enjoys wider support from even opposition voters.

Speaking to the Indian Express, the Thiruvananthapuram MP said he was available for the party if needed. He also dropped a bombshell saying that he had 'other options' if his leadership was not required. This comes amid reports of a rift between Tharoor and the Congress leadership.

"If the party wants to use that, I will be there for the party. If not, I have my own things to do. You should not think that I have no other option. I have my books, speeches, invitations from across the world to give a talk," The Indian Express quoted him as saying.

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