CJP’s Saurav Das revives Shashi Tharoor’s ‘scorpion’ remark; Congress MP responds in deadpan
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The revived controversy over Tharoor's 2018 "scorpion" comment could reignite political debate and affect his standing ahead of upcoming elections.
Congress member Shashi Tharoor avoided engaging with a provocative question from Saurav Das, the co-convenor of the Cockroach Janta Party. Das attempted to force Tharoor to address Prime Minister Narendra Modi by referencing a controversial statement Tharoor made in 2018. That earlier comment compared a scorpion sitting on a Shivling to a specific political situation. Tharoor chose not to take the bait, effectively ignoring the elaborate setup designed to elicit a reaction regarding the Prime Minister. This interaction highlights ongoing political tensions and the strategic use of past remarks in current debates.
- •Watch for any further statements from Tharoor or the CJP on the issue
- •Monitor reactions from other political parties and leaders
- •Observe if the controversy influences parliamentary discussions or media coverage