The Congress Sunday distanced itself from senior party leader Shashi Tharoor’s remarks on veteran BJP leader L K Advani. The Thiruvananthapuram MP Saturday wished the saffron party leader on his 98th birthday, drawing criticism online from several sections, including Congress supporters.

Defending his decision to wish Advani, Tharoor said the BJP leader’s long years of service should not be discounted owing to a single episode (probably referring to the 1992 Babri Masjid demolition).

Earlier, Tharoor had taken to X to wish Advani, “Wishing the venerable Shri L.K. 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.”

To which a lawyer responded, saying, “Sorry Mr Tharo

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