NEW DELHI: BJP on Monday slammed Congress after the celebration distanced itself from Shashi Tharoor's reward for veteran BJP chief L Okay Advani.BJP nationwide spokesperson CR Kesavan requested, “Does INC now stand for ‘Illiberal Nationwide Congress'? The celebration can't even tolerate fundamental civility and courtesies being prolonged in public life.”
Kesavan additional stated there was “deep-rooted insecurity” within the “Congress first” household and the Nehru-Gandhi lineage because the driving power behind the celebration's present meltdown. He added that Tharoor was not alone in voicing such sentiments. “Many Congress leaders really feel stifled and suffocated underneath the undeserved management of the ‘Congress first' household. The Congress celebration solely possesses an emergency prejudiced, illiberal mindset,” Kesavan stated. The controversy began when Tharoor wished Advani on his birthday on Saturday, calling him a “true statesman whose lifetime of service has been exemplary.” The publish drew speedy backlash on-line, with critics accusing Tharoor of whitewashing Advani's position in divisive politics. Lawyer Sanjay Hegde, in an oblique reference to Advani's position within the Ram Janmabhoomi motion, stated, “Sorry, Mr Tharoor, unleashing the dragon seeds of hatred (to cite Khushwant Singh) on this nation shouldn't be public service.”Responding to the criticism, Tharoor stated, “Lowering his lengthy years of service to 1 episode, nevertheless vital, can also be unfair.” He in contrast this to Congress leaders, saying, “The totality of Nehruji's profession can't be judged by the China setback, nor Indira Gandhi's by the Emergency alone. The identical courtesy needs to be prolonged to Advani ji.” Congress shortly distanced itself. Social gathering spokesperson Pawan Khera stated on X, “Like at all times, Dr Shashi Tharoor speaks for himself and Congress outrightly dissociates itself from his most up-to-date assertion.” “That he continues to take action as a Congress MP and CWC member displays the important democratic and liberal spirit distinctive to INC,” he added. This isn't the primary time Tharoor has praised leaders throughout celebration strains, which has often put him at odds with Congress. Earlier this month, Tharoor had stoked controversy by calling “dynastic politics” a “grave risk” to Indian democracy and stated it's time that India traded “dynasty for meritocracy”.
