Upset with Rahul, Tharoor skips Cong strategy meet

THIRUVANTHAPURAM: Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Friday skipped a key strategy meeting of the party for the upcoming Kerala polls as he is believed to be upset over Rahul Gandhi not properly acknowledging his presence at a recent event and repeated attempts by state leaders to 'sideline' him. Tharoor's office cited prior commitments, while Congress has offered no official reaction.