Irani corners Tharoor over his 'maharajas' remarks
November 17, 2017 18:31
Union Minister Smriti Irani, on Friday took a jibe at Congress leader Shashi Tharoor for his comments on kings amidst the row over film 'Padmavati'.
She targeted Tharoor for his observation about ongoing protest by the descendents of Rajput rulers over Sanjay Leela Bhansali's movie 'Padmavati'.
Tharoor had reportedly said that the so-called 'maharajas', (kings) who have been after a filmmaker (Sanjay Leela Bhansali) by claiming that their honour is at stake, actually ran away when the British crushed their self-respect and honour.
Commenting on Tharoor's observation, Irani tweeted: "Did all the Maharajs (kings) kneel in front of the British? What will Jyotiraditya Scindia, Diggi Raja (Digvijaya Singh) and Amarinder Singh say on Shashi Tharoor's comments?"
However, when the issue snowballed, Tharoor took to Twitter to clarify his comments.
"I am dismayed that some BJP supporters are claiming I attacked Rajput honour..I spoke about the Maharajahs who made their accommodations w/the (with the) British. I have never made a communal comment in my life."
He further added that Rajput valour is not questionable.
TOP STORIES
© 2024 Rediff.com - Investor Information - Advertise with us - Disclaimer - Privacy Policy - Feedback - About us - Terms of use - Grievances