Tharoor, in Kathmandu, Airs Concern over Nepal Floods, Backs India's Relief Aid

'Took off for Kathmandu blissfully unaware': Shashi Tharoor on deadly Nepal floods

India News: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday said that he was “blissfully unaware” of the devastation caused by a sudden flash flood in Nepal’s Rasuwa distr.

Shashi Tharoor was blissfully unaware of Nepal floods while on way to Kathmandu

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said he flew to Kathmandu on Wednesday unaware that flash floods had devastated Nepal. He backed India’s relief pledge and expressed concern for victims, missing people and Indian pilgrims.

"No Boasting": Shashi Tharoor's Advice To Media As India Sends Help To Nepal

Calling for a change in India's attitude towards Nepal, Tharoor said it is important for New Delhi to treat Nepal as a sovereign, equal country.

Tharoor, in Kathmandu, Airs Concern over Nepal Floods, Backs India's Relief Aid

Tharoor said he learnt about the scale of the disaster after arriving in Kathmandu, with the death toll reaching 160 and around 2,000 or more people estimated to be missing

‘Your command over language…’: Shashi Tharoor’s Nepal flood Post sparks backlash

Shashi Tharoor expressed concern over the Nepal flash flood and backed India’s relief efforts, but faced criticism over his use of ‘drama’.

Poor choice of words from wordsmith: Tharoor faces backlash for Nepal flood post – The Tribune

Famed for his mastery over the English language, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor found himself in an unusual spot on Thursday — panned for describing the Nepal flash floods as “drama that had taken place in the hills” and overlooking the nuance of the words. The comment led to a veritable backlash on social media with one post questioning the “poor choice of words for someone with such a rich vocabulary” and others labelling him insensitive. Tharoor,…