Shashi Tharoor: Congress MP from Thiruvananthapuram has questioned the silence of “responsible leadership of a party in power.” Tharoor was referring to multiple reports across the nation highlighting vandalism and harassment during Christmas celebrations, allegedly by Bajrang Dal and other right-wing activists.
What Did Tharoor Said?
Invoking an instance from the Mahabharta, Tharoor said Dushasana tried to outrage the modesty of Panchali when Vikarna, the brother of Duryodhana, spoke out and said this is adharma and unjust. The Thiruvananthapuram MP’s post on X continued he is waiting for someone within the responsible leadership of a party in power to put a stop on cruelty.
What Made Shashi Tharoor Say That?
Tharoor pointed that there was an attack on a carol singing group in Kerala’s Palakkad, adding that there’s an urgent need to display “solidarity with our Christian brothers.” The Congress MP added our constitutional guarantee of freedom of worship, freedom of belief is being attacked, and we must all stand in solidarity with our Christian brothers. Tharoor said when our traditions are attacked, it is not only Christians who are attacked, it is all of us.
Tharoor stressed how showing respect for cultural traditions of all communities is central to Kerala politics. The Congress leader also remarked showing respect for the cultural and religious traditions of all communities is central to Kerala politics.
A group of Bajrang Dal activists stormed a diocese school in Assam’s Nalbari town on Christmas Eve and destroyed ornaments and decorations. Similar reports came from Chattishgarh where a mob armed with sticks destroyed Christmas installations after entering the Magneto Mall in Raipur.
In Jabalpur, BJP VP was seen heckling a visually impaired girl accusing her of promoting religious conversions. In another development, Bajrang Dal members in Lajpat Nagar were seen in a video heckling a group of women wearing Santa Claus caps.
The Reaction Of Netizens
Social media users appreciated the thoughts of Shashi Tharoor. One asked why have there been no arrests so far while some questioning the irresponsible logic of radical groups such as Bajrang Dal, which harm brotherhood and unity in the country.
