Chennai, June 21 -- BJP spokesperson CR Kesavan on Sunday said the Congress party's criticism of his own fellow MP Shashi Tharoor for praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflected its "deep-rooted insecurity" and alleged that under Rahul Gandhi's leadership, the party has become intolerant of differing views and basic civility in public life.

Speaking to ANI, Kesvan said,"The deep-rooted insecurity and hate harboured by Rahul Gandhi and the Congress first family against PM Modi is the real reason for the Congress party outburst against Shashi Tharoor, who had complimented and praised PM Modi for forcefully articulating about the security and safety of our civilian Indian sailors."

He further attacked the opposition party, saying, "Wha...