Kozhikode, Jan. 30 -- Senior Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor on Friday publically reaffirmed his loyalty to the Congress party, declaring, "Rahul is my leader, I am not going anywhere".

He addressed recent speculation about his future by describing his past remarks-which often differed from the official party line-as "personal opinions" or views intended to be pro-India rather than pro-BJP.

Speaking to reporters on Friday, Shashi Tharoor said that reports that he had differences with the Congress leadership are just media interpretations.

Praising Rahul Gandhi as a "strong voice against communalism" and a leader with a "clear political stand", Tharoor said he is a person who accepts Rahul Gandhi's leadership"I am...