Shashi Tharoor, the Congress leader, spoke to former Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan’s son on Friday and apologised for a tweet that incorrectly stated the BJP veteran’s death.
Mr. Tharoor and a few news organisations announced Ms. Mahajan’s death on Thursday (78). However, after BJP leaders pointed out that she was fine, the Congress MP and others deleted the tweets.
Mr. Tharoor stated in a tweet on Friday, “I spoke with Sumitra Mahajan ji’s son to express my heartfelt apologies for last night’s confusion. He was exceedingly gracious and understanding.
I’m relieved to hear she’s doing much better. I conveyed my heartfelt wishes to her and her family.” Following Mr. Tharoor’s and others’ tweets about her demise on Thursday night, Ms. Mahajan was heard in an audio clip saying, “What am I to do? These individuals spread the news without seeking confirmation. They should have confirmed with the Indore district administration at the very least.”
On Friday, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor apologised to former Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan’s son for a tweet that incorrectly stated the BJP veteran’s death.
On Thursday, Mr. Tharoor and a few news organisations announced Ms. Mahajan’s death (78). The Congress MP and others deleted the tweets after BJP leaders stated that she was fine.
Mr. Tharoor stated in a Friday tweet, “I spoke with Sumitra Mahajan ji’s son and apologised profusely for last night’s confusion. He was extraordinarily gracious and forgiving.
I’m relieved to learn she’s improving significantly. I expressed my sincere condolences to her and her family.” Following Mr Tharoor’s and others’ tweets about her death on Thursday night, an audio clip of Ms Mahajan was heard saying, “How am I to proceed? These individuals disseminate information without obtaining confirmation. They should have confirmed at the very least with the Indore district administration.”
