Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has sparked controversy by defending the legacy of senior BJP leader LK Advani, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive evaluation beyond a single incident.
Tharoor’s remarks came in response to criticism over his birthday wishes to Advani, with Sanjay Hegde questioning the portrayal of the BJP veteran’s commitment to public service.
Tharoor stated, ‘Reducing his long years of service to one episode, however significant, is unfair. Just as Nehruji’s car.’
Tharoor’s comments have drawn attention, especially amidst a series of statements that have unsettled Congress leadership and colleagues, coinciding with BJP’s focus on the Gandhis.
Tharoor’s defense of Advani’s legacy has ignited online backlash, with a Supreme Court advocate accusing him of overlooking Advani’s role in divisive politics.
Tharoor urged for a nuanced perspective, drawing parallels between Advani’s decades of public service and the legacies of Nehru and Indira Gandhi.
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