New Delhi: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday (April 22) kicked up an argument after he tweeted about the loss of life of former Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan.
In his tweet, Tharoor had expressed condolence on the “demise of veteran BJP leader Sumitra Mahajan.” The tweet has since been deleted.
In one other tweet, the senior Congress chief apologised for falling for fake information and wished her a “long life”.
“I am relieved if that is so. I received this from what I thought was a reliable source. Happy to retract & appalled that anyone would make up such news,” Tharoor mentioned in one other tweet.
Meanwhile, BJP basic secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya wrote in Hindi that “Mahajan is healthy and fine. May God give her a long life” (roughly translated from Hindi).
Thanks @kailashOnline. I’ve deleted my tweet. I’m wondering what motivates folks to invent and unfold such evil information that takes in folks. My greatest needs for Sumitra ji’s well being and lengthy life.
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) April 22, 2021
Replying to Vijayvargiya, Tharoor tweeted, “Thanks @kailashOnline. I have deleted my tweet. I wonder what motivates people to invent and spread such evil news that takes in people. My best wishes for Sumitra ji’s health and long life.”
