'Crass politics': Shashi Tharoor's post on Uttar Pradesh irks BJP

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on June 23, 2024
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor sparked controversy by mocking the BJP-led government over exam irregularities with a meme on Uttar Pradesh, drawing sharp criticism. Tharoor's post featured a viral meme defining UP as a state where answers are known before exams. BJP leaders condemned the remark as insulting and demanded an apology,...

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Shashi Tharoor

Indian politician, diplomat, and author (born 1956)
Congress leaders, including Shashi Tharoor and Rahul Gandhi, have demanded clarity from the Indian government regarding its strategy for addressing the recent 26..
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Shashi Tharoor praises PM Modi for India's vaccine diplomacy contrasting with past criticism from Congress leaders like Rahul and Sonia Gandhi. Tharoor's remarks..
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Shashi Tharoor praises PM Modi for India's vaccine diplomacy contrasting with past criticism from Congress leaders like Rahul and Sonia Gandhi. Tharoor's remarks..
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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expressed concern over the worsening treatment of minorities in Pakistan, highlighting disturbing incidents involving the Sikh,..
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Bharatiya Janata Party

Indian political party
Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut criticized Himachal Pradesh minister Vikramaditya Singh for not accepting his defeat in the Lok Sabha polls. Ranaut also accused..
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BJP MP Kangana Ranaut accused Congress of allowing Waqf boards to flout norms, resulting in large-scale land grabs. She supported the recently passed Waqf..
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that Naxalism will be eradicated in India by March 2026, highlighting the BJP government's ongoing efforts. Over 880..
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Delhi BJP chief Virendra Sachdeva alleged that former CM Arvind Kejriwal led a luxurious lifestyle at the expense of taxpayers, citing an RTI query which..
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Uttar Pradesh

State in northern India
A para jump instructor from the Indian Air Force's Akash Ganga Skydiving team died after sustaining injuries during a demonstration drop in Uttar Pradesh's Agra..
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted strong surface winds during the day. The maximum temperature is expected to reach 39 degrees Celsius,..
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The expressway will pass through nine districts, bringing economic and transport benefits to thousands of people.
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The exchange of blue drum took place during the 'Lantrani Hasya Utsav' program in Lucknow.
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Nepal's Ambassador to India, Shankar Sharma, met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to discuss bilateral relations amidst growing unrest in Nepal over..
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Indian National Congress

Indian political party
Congress general secretary Sachin Pilot emphasises a gradual generational shift within the party, with young leaders increasingly taking on key roles. The..
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Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar is adamant about retaining his role as KPCC president amidst internal power struggles within the Congress party...
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Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of misusing the Constitution for spreading lies and acting against India's..
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Multiple social media users have shared a video featuring the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, claiming that he..
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