The Congress party has distanced itself from its Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor’s remarks on veteran BJP leader LK Advani on his birthday. The party said it distances itself from Tharoor’s remarks, which also saw a fair share of arguments.

Wishing Advani, widely known for his role in the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, Tharoor said, “Wishing the venerable Shri LK Advani a very happy 98th birthday! His unwavering commitment to public service, his modesty & decency, and his role in shaping the trajectory of modern India are indelible," describing Advani as a true statesman whose life of service has been exemplary. Advertisement

In response, Supreme Court advocate Sanjay Hegde, said, "Sorry Mr Tharoor, unleashing the 'dragon seeds of hatred' (to quote Kushwant Singh) in this country is NOT

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