Shashi Tharoor Defends LK Advani Against Criticism: Why Public Figures Deserve Comprehensive Evaluation

Nov 09, 2025 06:16 pm CST

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor defended veteran BJP leader LK Advani against criticism following his 98th birthday wishes, arguing that public figures shouldn't be judged by single incidents. Tharoor cited examples of Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi, maintaining that Advani's decades of service deserve holistic assessment despite controversies surrounding the Ram Rath Yatra. This continues Tharoor's pattern of extending courtesies across party lines, previously praising PM Modi and criticizing dynastic politics.