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'Should Not Lower Our Politics': Shashi Tharoor Reacts To Kharge's 'Illiterate Gujarati' Remark

| Apr 07, 2026, 08:29:10 PM | TOI.in
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A single remark has triggered a political storm—and now, an internal debate within Congress. Mallikarjun Kharge’s comment on Gujarat has drawn sharp criticism from the BJP, which has called it insulting and demanded an apology. But the bigger development is coming from inside the Congress. Senior leader Shashi Tharoor has stepped in with a pointed observation, saying the quality of political discourse is declining and leaders must not lower their standards. While measured in tone, the message is clear. It reflects concern over how political language is shaping public perception. The BJP has seized the moment, asking Rahul Gandhi and the top leadership to clarify their stand. As the controversy grows, Congress faces a critical test—how to respond without deepening internal divides. In an election season, every word matters. And right now, this debate is not just about politics, but about credibility and leadership.

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