2NDLD THAROOR 2 LAST

"We totally condemn it. The statement is not in sync
with our political culture. His remarks are not acceptable
given the sensitivity of all Indians," AICC spokesperson
Jayanti Natarajan had said while reacting to his comments.

"Certainly the party does not endorse it. It is
absolutely insensitive. We find it unacceptable and totally
insensitive," the Congress spokesperson had said.

The Prime Minister had, however, downplayed the
controversy saying Tharoor's comment was a joke. PTI