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'Crass politics': Shashi Tharoor's post on Uttar Pradesh irks BJP

IndiaTimes Sunday, 23 June 2024
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor sparked controversy by mocking the BJP-led government over exam irregularities with a meme on Uttar Pradesh, drawing sharp criticism. Tharoor's post featured a viral meme defining UP as a state where answers are known before exams. BJP leaders condemned the remark as insulting and demanded an apology, escalating tensions amidst ongoing scrutiny over national exam paper leaks.
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