In the grand coliseum of twitter wars, we’ve got a spicy new entrée: hardeep singh puri and Shashi Tharoor, two stalwart orators who’ve swapped the hallowed halls of diplomacy for the snark-infused streets of social media. The latest bone of contention? A dinner date with none other than George Soros, the global philanthropist-cum-elite bogeyman, way back in 2009.
puri, armed with righteous indignation and a treasure trove of questionable political nostalgia, hurled accusations with the precision of a gladiator aiming his trident. “Explain this!” he thundered (well, tweeted), pointing to what seemed like the wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital equivalent of a faded party invite.
But Tharoor, ever the literary pugilist, didn’t let the allegations simmer. “Our recollections differ,” he shot back, in a tone that screamed, “Really, this again?” Adding a dash of Modi-endorsement seasoning for good measure, Tharoor reminded everyone of his nationalist credentials, as though to say, “Even the headmaster likes me, Hardeep.”
puri, however, remained undeterred, continuing to fan the flames of controversy. The former diplomat appeared to relish the chance to link Tharoor’s alleged culinary escapades with Soros to the congress Party’s broader “anti-India” narrative. Ah, the audacity of that plate of biryani—or was it sushi?
Meanwhile, Tharoor’s supporters leapt into the fray, reminding puri that the congress party had, in fact, played a rather crucial role in securing India’s independence. As one impassioned netizen put it: “Did Bhagat Singh eat with Soros too, Hardeep ji?”
It’s curious, really, how this one dinner has somehow become the Rosetta Stone of modern indian politics. Does breaking naan with Soros automatically erase decades of public service? Or does it merely confirm that politicians, too, enjoy networking over hors d’oeuvres?
In the end, this high-calorie spat serves as a reminder of the two things indian politics truly thrives on: nostalgia and drama. As for us, the ever-curious audience, we’ll continue munching on popcorn, wondering which public dinner conversation will next be served as the dish of the day.
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