Telangana Congress chief Revanth Reddy has now apologized to the senior Congress chief “due to any hurt” following his remarks calling Shashi Tharoor a “donkey”. In return, Tharoor mentioned he had accepted Reddy’s apology and was prepared to maneuver on from “this unfortunate incident”.
“I have spoken to Shri @ShashiTharoor ji to convey that I withdraw my remarks and reiterate that I give the highest regard to my senior colleague,” Reddy tweeted on Thursday. “I am sorry for any hurt that my words may have caused. We share our faith in the values ​​and policies of the Congress Party.”
I talked to Mr. @Shashi Tharoor Sir, to state that I withdraw my remarks and reiterate that I give the very best regard to my senior colleague. I’m sorry for any harm my phrases have induced him. We share our religion within the values ​​and insurance policies of the Congress Party.
— Revanth Reddy (@revanth_anumula) September 16, 2021
Responding to Reddy’s tweet, Tharoor mentioned that he obtained a “humble call” from the occasion chief apologizing for what he had mentioned. “I accept his expression of regret and am happy to have this unfortunate episode behind me,” he wrote.
According to a current media report, Reddy referred to as Tharoor a “donkey” and mentioned that he’s hopeful that he shall be expelled from the occasion. His remarks created a political storm, with a number of senior Congress leaders slamming Reddy for talking out towards his colleague.
Reddy had earlier denied the feedback and accused Telangana IT and Industries Minister KT Rama Rao of mendacity and tweeting “fake news”.
Honorable Mr. @revanth_anumula
Doctor @Shashi Tharoor You and I’ve an essential colleague. It would have been higher should you had any doubts about his alleged assertion.
Grace and justification demand that you just take again your phrases.
— Manish Tewari (@ManishTewari) September 16, 2021
Condemning the feedback, senior Congress chief Manish Tewari had mentioned: “It would have been better if you (Reddy) had spoken to him if you had some misunderstanding about one of his alleged statements. Grace and Property demand that you take back your words.”
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
