Posted 1/14/2024, 6:54:00 PM
Tharoor, Annamalai Spar Over 'Hindi, Hindu, Hindustan' Vision and Federalism at Chennai Event
- Shashi Tharoor criticized the BJP's "Hindi, Hindu, Hindustan" politics at Thuglak magazine event in Chennai, arguing it threatens India's unity
- Tharoor defended idea of plural India, said divide between North and South has grown under Modi, affecting federalism
- Tharoor pointed to erosion of federalism via Disaster Act lockdowns, alleged misuse of ED against opposition
- BJP's Annamalai said Modi schemes are breaking "poverty trap", criticized Congress failure on "Roti, Kapada, Makaan"
- Annamalai responded to fiscal complaints, said population weightage in funding formulas has declined under BJP