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<\/a>The row began after Tharoor reportedly remarked that PM Modi had raised the issue of civilian sailors during interactions with US President Donald Trump. The comments drew criticism from the Congress, with Khera suggesting that Tharoor was attributing statements to the prime minister that were not reflected in official records.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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