US EditionCongress Distances Itself From Tharoor's Remarks on Advani
Congress emphasized its democratic spirit by distancing itself from MP Shashi Tharoor's praise of BJP leader L K Advani on his 98th birthday, highlighting Tharoor speaks for himself.
- In New Delhi on Sunday, the Indian National Congress distanced itself from Shashi Tharoor's remarks on Lal Krishna Advani, with Pawan Khera posting, `Like always, Dr. Shashi Tharoor speaks for himself and the Indian National Congress outrightly dissociates itself from his most recent statement.`
- On Saturday, Tharoor posted birthday greetings for Advani on X, defending his legacy and saying judging him by one episode is unfair.
- Historical context: Lal Krishna Advani led the Rath Yatra and the Ram Janambhoomi movement linked to the fall of Babri Masjid in Ayodhya on December 6, 1992, and received the Bharat Ratna this year.
- Critics and opponents responded swiftly to Shashi Tharoor's post, as his recent dynastic politics comment allowed the BJP to jab at Congress, while lawyer Sanjay Hegde called it `unleashing the "dragon seeds of hatred"`. Tharoor's history of debated remarks has led Congress to regularly distance itself.
- Viewed in context, observers note this underscores internal party autonomy as the Indian National Congress said Tharoor's role as MP and CWC member reflects its democratic spirit amid tensions between personal remarks and party stance.
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