The congress party has distanced itself from Shashi Tharoor’s paise of senior BJP Leader L.K. Advani, but on Sunday, the congress clarified that his views are personal and not those of the party. A congress leader posted on X, saying, “As always, Dr.Shashi Tharoor has expressed his own opinion, and the Indian national congress completely dissociates itself from his recent remarks. His statements, as a congress MP and CWC member, reflects the party’s democratic and liberal spirit.
Congress Leader’s Statement
The congress leader’s statement came soon after Shashi Tharoor extended birthday wishes to former Deputy Prime Minister L.K. Advani on November 8, marking his 98th birthday. In his message, Tharoor praised Advani for his unwavering commitment to public service, humility and his role in shaping the direction of modern India. his warm tribute drew attention across political circles, as it highlighted respect beyond party lines. however, this appreciation also led the congress party to issue a clarification that Tharoor’s remarks were personal and did not represent the party’s official stance emphasizing the independence of thought within the party’s democratic framework.
Shashi Tharoor posted on X, Heartfelt wishes to Respected L.K. Advani on his 98th birthday! His unwavering commitment to public service modern India is unforgettable. A true statesman whose life of service is inspiring. however, his message drew criticism from some quarters. critics accused the congress MP of ignoring Advani’s controversial past. Supreme court lawyer Sanjay Hegde criticized Tharoor, saying that sowing the seeds of hatred cannot be called public service, referring to Advani’s 1990 Ram rath yatra, which played a major role in communal tensions of that time.
Shashi Tharoor took to X to wish senior BJP leader L.K. Advani on his 98th birthday, writing, heartfelt wishes to respected L.K. Advani on his 98th birthday. His unwavering commitment to public service, humility, grace, and his role in shaping modern life of service is inspiring. Tharoor’s post, however, sparked controversy and criticism from several quarters. Many accused the congress MP of overlooking Advani’s Controversial political history. Supreme court lawyer sanjay hegde sharply critized tharoor’s remarks, saying that sowing the seeds of hared could not be described as public service, referring to advani’s 1990 Ram Rath Yatra, which is often linked to rising communal tensions in India. the post reignited debate on political legacies and how leaders are remembered across party lines.
