Shashi Tharoor Faces Social Media Backlash Over Nepal Flood Comments
· India · Indian Express, NDTV, India Today
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor is facing criticism on social media for describing the recent flash floods in Nepal as a "drama that had taken place in the hills." The Thiruvananthapuram MP used the phrase in an X post while detailing the destruction of 19 bridges and 40 kilometers of the Betrawati–Rasuwagadhi highway. The disaster, which struck the Rasuwa district near the Tibet border, has resulted in at least 160 confirmed deaths and left over 2,000 people missing. Tharoor expressed support for India's relief assistance and noted that among the victims are approximately 100 Indian tourists performing the Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra. Users questioned his choice of vocabulary, arguing that the term "drama" was inappropriate for a catastrophic natural disaster.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the sensitivity of public discourse during humanitarian crises, particularly when involving high-profile political figures and the safety of Indian citizens abroad.
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