Tharoor Slams Assam Minister Over 'Gobi Farming' Post Linked to 1989 Bihar Massacre

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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has spoken out against Assam Minister Ashok Singhal's social media post that sparked outrage online. The post, which referred to 'gobi farming,' was linked to the 1989 Logain massacre in Bihar, where over 110 Muslims were killed during the Bhagalpur communal riots. When a user tagged Tharoor in a reply, asking him to condemn the post, the Congress leader responded by saying he is not a community organizer and does not issue joint statements. However, Tharoor emphasized that he and many Hindus do not condone or justify such massacres, and that his faith does not require approval of such atrocities. Some users pointed out that Tharoor did not explicitly condemn the post, but the Congress leader clarified that his response served as a condemnation. Tharoor's statement highlights his commitment to promoting an inclusive India, and his opposition to the normalization of violence against any community.