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Shashi Tharoor's 'Drama' Remark on Nepal Floods Sparks Widespread Fury
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Moneycontrol•27-08-2026, 10:37
Shashi Tharoor's 'Drama' Remark on Nepal Floods Sparks Widespread Fury
- •Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's social media post describing the deadly Nepal floods as a "drama" ignited outrage.
- •Tharoor posted about his trip to Kathmandu, mentioning he was unaware of the "drama" causing catastrophic damage.
- •He detailed the severe flash floods in Rasuwa district near the Tibet border, affecting Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers.
- •Internet users criticized Tharoor's word choice, calling it insensitive given the scale of the natural disaster.
- •Tharoor later acknowledged the tragedy, including loss of life and missing persons, and supported India's relief efforts.
Key Question Answered
India's humanitarian assistance and medical aid have reached Kathmandu, and more assistance is being mobilised to support relief efforts. The World Bank has also offered Nepalese Rs 25 billion in emergency financial assistance for rescue, relief, and reconstruction. Rescue and medical responses are ongoing, with injured victims being transported to Kathmandu for treatment.
