Don't they know they belong to the same party? Scindia slams Tharoor

November 17, 2017 21:54

Amid a raging row over upcoming epic drama film Padmavati, Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday hit back at his fellow party leader Shashi Tharoor over his criticism of so called valourous maharajas. I think he should study history, I am Jyotiraditya Scindia and I am proud of my past, Scindia said.

The 46-year-old Congress MP, who himself belongs to Gwalior royal family, made these comments after Tharoor remarked that the so called valourous maharajas had scurried to accommodate themselves when the British trampled over their honour and that they were now after a filmmaker claiming prestige was at stake.

Facing the ire of BJP supporters, Tharoor later clarified on Twitter: I am dismayed that some BJP supporters are claiming I attacked Rajput honour. I spoke about the Maharajahs who made their accommodations w/the British. I have never made a communal comment in my life.

As for specific concerns of the Rajput community, peoples sentiments must be respected in the interests of Indias diversity& harmony. Rajput valour is part of our history & is not in question. BJP & its censors should take these concerns into account.

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