Shashi Tharoor, senior Congress leader, dismissed the question of who could serve as an alternative to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stating it’s irrelevant in a parliamentary system. Emphasizing that India elects a party or coalition, not an individual, Tharoor stressed the importance of principles and convictions in preserving diversity and inclusive growth. Tharoor’s remarks highlight the distinction between India’s parliamentary system and a presidential one, focusing on the collective representation of values rather than individual leadership.