Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has turned down the ‘Veer Savarkar Award’, making headlines with a pointed remark directed at the organisers. Tharoor stated that he declined the honour because the organisers failed to provide clarity on the nature of the award and details about the institution behind it.
In a statement, Tharoor remarked that such recognitions must come from clearly identifiable and credible bodies. He indicated that without proper transparency, accepting the award would be inappropriate. His refusal carries political undertones, given Savarkar’s polarising image and the ideological debates often surrounding him.
The Congress MP’s comments quickly stirred reactions across political circles, with supporters praising his stand for transparency and critics accusing him of political posturing.
Tharoor’s decision adds yet another layer to the ongoing national discourse around historical figures, ideological narratives, and the role of political symbolism in modern India.
