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Should congress take action on Tharoor's comment?

Created by : Yash Singh, Coresspondent, Star  | 09 18 2009 12:46:24 +0000
Industry : Radio, TV & FilmsFunctional Area : Politics(Personal Interests)
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Shashi Tharoor seems to be in the spotlight these days, as his every move being kept under a close watch from the lenses of media these days, and these recent happenings has to do with the austerity drive that congress is forcing towards its ministers across all the areas and we also saw the pictures of Mr. Tharoor sleeping in Economy class of an airliner.


I guess this austerity drive is giving ministers a pinch where they really don't want and in a way though they are not happy about it are obeying the orders from the Congress high command, and may be with sheer frustration he tweeted saying in response to a query that he would travel "cattle class out of solidarity with all our holy cows!". And this tweet is not being taken lightly by the congress heads who will be taking action against him in the coming days.

 

 

What do you think guys Should Congress take action against Tharoor's comments?

  
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Yes, The Congress should take some actions against such a loose-tongue politician !

His use of 'Cattle Class" for the poor travellers is very derogatory in nature, devoid of any sensitivity and human feeling. If a politician has  these kinds of thinking for the masses, how you can expect him to do any good to the commen people, leave apart the Nation.

This should also be highlighted in the Media, on what basis he is selected as a Minister to serve the Nation !? Only because he was working in the UN, and lost, rightfully, the Secretary General Election !?

I think he is given too importance by the Congress Government which he does not have capacity to handle, and may not be deserving.

And even if he has apologised for his senseless and insulting comment-"the Cattle Class" for the Economic Class, WHO are the "Holy Cows" he refers to in his comment !?

"The Holy Cows", he refers to, are Indian Women" or "Congress High Command" !??

If he refers to Indian Women, then he should not forget that all the women in his family rightly qualify for that comment, and if he means only the Congress High Command, then he  is making fun of the very people who gave him so much value and honour by making him an Indian  Minister. It shows his ungratefulness and snub for his own people !

And as such, both of his comments-" Cattle Class" for the Masses( Commen People)/Economic Class, and "Holy Cows" for the "Indian Women" or "Congress High Command" may go against the Congress's overall image and thinking. And this may not help the Congress in  any coming Elections, and might still be used against the Congress by the Opposition Parties.

Therefore, the Congress Party must take some serious actions to demage-control the situation. 

Thanks & Regards.
By ROOP JALUTHARIA, Head/VP/GM-Corporate Planning/Strategy, Recycling Business Power Processes Pvt. Ltd.  09 21 2009 13:37:56 +0000
 
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The statement that Mr. Tharoor was apparently wrong in any context may it be the feelings of the common Indian people or anything else. Nodoubt being a highly civilized citizen beofre and now an elegant politician he has a habit opf travelling through the business class but that doesnt mean that the person who travels through an economy class is anyways downgraded by any means bcause a person is known by his intellect and not by his class and style.

But anyways there are lots of issues to be looked upon by the politicians, people and media rather than commenting on this less important issue. Leave it to the Congress committee what steps they want to take against Mr. Tharoor rather than we taking a stand against him.

I agree that he has hurt the feelings of Indian people but its not an issue which should be added fuel to, if people didnt like his statement they would not vote for him again.
By Darshil , CEO/MD/Director, Darshil Cotton Company  09 19 2009 07:59:20 +0000
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this is the classic example of behaviour of a diplomat and a politician in our country.Tharoor basically a diplomat still has to learn a lot on how to behave like a politician.one should not forget even a diplomat will be working under a politican and cannot act as he likes.coming to Congress party which is known for "use and throw" policy,certainly has taken an expected step by sending Tharoor when party image is at stake.
By jairaj shyam prasad, Production Manager, BOSCH Ltd  | 04 19 2010 14:34:47 +0000
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Bourocrats, technocrats, professionals etc. aspire to hold a high office in politics and in Govt. Some of us believe that they may become 'most' successful even though they have had no idea about India, Indian citizens and her heritages and cultures. ( here a good portion of people do not get square meal a day ).

We have got an unique 'educated' man as Minister of GOI who has good exposure in USA and political culture of that country. But ... this is India, a great civilisation created even before USA was born.

Mr Tharoor is now a good subject of discussion here in India and her political circle ... less elaborated ...less better. He might take a 'vacation' from (Indian) politics .. say for one year and join an IPL cricket team to gurner fame, glamour, money and .. if possible .. a brand new Girl Friend for himself.


By ASOKE KUSARI, Domestic Private Banking-Executive/Manager, A large leading PSU Bank - India  | 04 14 2010 15:39:53 +0000
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Being a minister, you are supposed to set an example. Hence this kind of irresponsible statements has to be rightly condemmed
By Jaygopal Raghavan, Marketing Manager, Landmark Group  | 09 25 2009 21:25:39 +0000
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By ponniahdevanand , Head/VP/GM-F&B, Hotel AavanaaInn  | 09 22 2009 04:52:30 +0000
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From the comment he has made i think Tharoor is not suitable for Serving India.

India has 70 % farmers -All cattle class for him.If his objective is not to serve(or shall we say "solidarity'), the farmers interests which is majority in Indiathen let him look elsewhere as a business man/or anything and be what he is.NO COMPULSIONS.

He is into politics only because he could not be in the UN sec gen chair.he is man not cut for serving Indias MAsses."What he has said in the moment is what he thinks"

And that says it All
By Charles davison, Project Manager, Douglas OHI LLC  | 09 19 2009 09:45:59 +0000
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Yes actyion should be taken against Tharoor. Though he has apologised for making such a statement, it is not like that. As a citizen of india, i think he doesnt klnow the feelings of the country. 
By Prabhat nair, Correspondent, kendrathil  | 09 18 2009 15:09:40 +0000
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Whoa....Shashi tharoor is a victim of Indian media and the worst corrupt indian political system.
By DEEPAK SHARMA, Assistant Marketing Manager, ABC Montessori  | 04 21 2010 14:21:51 +0000
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no shahi tharoor is the man of ideals and very strong supporter of indian development.
By Dinesh , MBA/PGDM student, PROTON bschool, ahmd.Gujarat  | 04 19 2010 13:48:28 +0000
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right as there are many other issues which need spotlight rather than such statement oriented news.Being a politician he should have been responsible and politically correct while expressing his views like this and for making him understand we can not ignore other important issues.
By vibha Pathak, Asst. Manager/Manager -(NonTechnical), moksh  | 04 19 2010 12:38:57 +0000
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I agree with Mr. Tharur's controversial statement evevn if I feel Congress should take action against. For, Mr. Tharur expressed the collective feeling of those creamy layer who are priviledged to travel by Business class since long and as a political party, Congress has to appear a federation of austere people. But, Mr. Tharur should realize that now he represents a political party and he must learn to fake his intentions if he has to be there where his party has allowed him to reach. All Political parties in some way or the other are most hipocritic and try to lure voters by creating such furore over one issue or the other for sheer publicity. But we must ask ourselves that Do we really like our Kings and Queens living their lives like Mango People? I bet, No! Because, we are conditioned in a  way to worship Godess Laksmi although only a few of us have highs for the highest austere Lord Shiva. But could we deny that we worship lord Shiva not for his austerity but for the Yogic powers we believe he posseses? Finally 'Power' that counts! and The Mango People are the craziest people fantasizing for it. They will sure excuse our dear politicians and soon do Narebaji in their favor and vote for them also. Aren't we as an Aam Janta, more hipocritic?
By Sharvari A. Joshi, Chief of Bureau/Editor in Chief, freelance  | 09 22 2009 04:22:35 +0000
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Since he has apologized and it was mistake made by him in frustration ,he should be excused,but if he repeats it again,he is liable to be banged.  
By SB DIKSHIT, STATE QUALITY MONITOR, U.P.R.R.D.A  | 09 19 2009 10:12:09 +0000
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I think this was a sheer frustration that made Mr. Tharoor comment in such a manner and it was not directed to anybody, eventhough they have the habit of flying in business class it is sad that he made such a comment and it was a mere answer to a query from one of the journalists on Twitter and he replied back in the same manner, may be the media is blowing this a bit too much, and this austerity drive is making life a bit tad difficult for our politicians.
By Yash Singh, Coresspondent, Star  | 09 18 2009 12:46:24 +0000
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