Tharoor had condemned the actions of Rajput "maharajas" +As for specific concerns of the Rajput community, people's sentiments must be respected in the interests of India's... https://t.co/y79xiepjqW — Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) 1510857457000क्या सभी महाराजाओं ने ब्रिटिश के सामने घुटने टेके थे??? The Congress leader defended his remarks, saying he didn't mean to disparage the Rajput community as a whole. "I am dismayed that some BJP supporters are claiming I attacked Rajput honour... I have never made a communal comment in my life," Tharoor said in a tweet.Then, without directly refering to the furore over Padmavati , Tharoor said the ruling BJP should address the concerns of the Rajputs and respect their sentiments. "As for specific concerns of the Rajput community, people's sentiments must be respected in the interests of India's diversity and harmony.

Source: Times of India November 17, 2017 07:52 UTC