"Those In Power Are Arrogant": Shashi Tharoor Counters BJP's 'Ghamandia' Jibe

The name we have given to the opposition alliance has got under their (BJP's) skin and that's why they are reacting in this exaggerated way, said Shashi Tharoor.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has hit back at the BJP for its continuous attack on the Opposition bloc's new name, saying that the 'INDIA' name of the coalition has got under the ruling party's skin.

Speaking to ANI on Friday, Mr Tharoor said that to apply 'ghamand' (pride) to the opposition is 'unnecessary' and alleged that the ones who are in power are arrogant.

"...The arrogance of power has been very visible. So to apply 'ghamand' to the opposition is a bit unnecessary and a bit futile because those who are arrogant are the ones who are in power. That's what we're seeing every day. I think that clearly, the name we have given to the alliance has got under their skin and that's why they are reacting in this exaggerated way and even trying to privilege the name Bharat which is also both our names in the Constitution of India. So what is the problem with using either of them?" Mr Tharoor said.