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Padmavati Row: Smriti Irani Takes A Jibe At Congress, Reminds Tharoor Of ‘Maharajas’ In His Party
Union minister Smriti Irani addressing a press conference at BJP headquarters. (PTI )
Union minister Smriti Irani took a jibe at Congress leader Shashi Tharoor for his reported 'maharaja' comments amidst a row over period drama 'Padmavati'.
Tharoor, on Thursday, reportedly said the "so called valourous maharajas" had scurried to accommodate themselves when the British "trampled" over their honour and were now after a filmmaker, claiming that prestige was at stake.
Reacting to Tharoor's remarks, Irani yesterday tweeted, "Did all the Maharajs (kings) kneel in front of the British? What will Jyotiraditya Scindia, Diggi Raja (Digvijaya Singh) and Amarinder Singh say on Shashi Tharoor's comments?"
Congress leaders --Scindia, Digvijay Singh and Amarinder Singh-- hail from royal families.
However, Tharoor on Thursday had tweeted, "I'm dismayed that some BJP supporters are claiming I attacked Rajput honour...I spoke about the Maharajahs who made their accommodations w/the (with the) British. I have never made a communal comment in my life."
As for specific concerns of the Rajput community, he said people's sentiments must be respected in the interest of India's diversity and harmony.
"Rajput valour is part of our history and is not in question. BJP and its censors should take these concerns into account," Tharoor said.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's movie 'Padmavati' is witnessing protests with some groups alleging that it tampered with historical facts. (PTI)
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