Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:43pm on 09 Nov 2025,Sunday Politics
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor’s birthday wish for BJP veteran LK Advani has triggered a political storm. Tharoor praised Advani’s long public service, saying he “cannot be judged by one episode.” His remarks drew criticism, with many accusing him of ignoring Advani’s role in the 1990 Ram Rath Yatra. The Congress quickly distanced itself, saying Tharoor spoke only for himself. The BJP attacked Congress, calling its response intolerant and dictatorial. BJP leaders mocked the party’s “family rule” and defended Tharoor’s gesture as political courtesy. Advani, who led the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, was awarded the Bharat Ratna earlier this year. (PC: X/@ShashiTharoor)
