Tharoor Defends Praising Advani, Citing Nehru and Gandhi as Precedents
“Totality of Nehruji’s career cannot be judged by the China setback, nor Indira Gandhi’s by the Emergency alone,” Tharoor seeks “same courtesy” for Advani | India News
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has responded to criticism over his praise for BJP veteran LK Advani, arguing that the former minister's long career should not be judged by a single event. In a statement on social media, Tharoor pointed to the examples of Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi, saying their legacies cannot be defined by a single setback or controversy. He claimed that Advani's 'unwavering commitment to public service' and his role in shaping modern India's trajectory are 'indelible'. Tharoor's comments come after a lawyer criticized Advani's role in the Rath Yatra, which led to the demolition of the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya. However, Tharoor defended Advani, saying that a person's entire career should be considered, not just a single episode. This is not the first time Tharoor has sparked controversy with his comments on the Nehru-Gandhi family, which he has described as an example of dynastic politics. The BJP has praised Tharoor's article, calling it a 'truth bomb'.
