A slip on Parliament stairs became the talk of the town, thanks to a viral video featuring Shashi Tharoor and Akhilesh Yadav. The Congress stalwart was chatting on his phone when he teetered precariously on the steps of the new Parliament building. In a swift move, SP president Akhilesh Yadav caught him just in time.
Footage shows Tharoor’s near-miss in crystal clarity: foot slipping, balance lost, and Akhilesh’s firm grip pulling him back. The duo shared a brief chat, with Akhilesh then escorting him down safely. Health concerns surfaced immediately, but Tharoor addressed them head-on by reposting the clip online.
‘जिस दीए को तूफां में जलना होगा, उसे संभल-सँभल के चलना होगा। I’m fine,’ Tharoor wrote on X, blending Hindi poetry with reassurance. Netizens and analysts are dissecting the caption’s deeper political undertones, likening it to enduring opposition storms.
Meanwhile, Parliament saw another flashpoint: Rahul Gandhi’s clash with Ravneet Singh Bittu. The LoP labeled the BJP minister a traitor amid a nok-jhok, extending a hand that went unreciprocated. BJP MPs from Delhi slammed it as an insult to Sikhs, escalating partisan barbs.
These episodes highlight the high-stakes drama inside India’s legislative heart. From acts of kindness to sharp accusations, they paint a vivid picture of democracy in action. Tharoor’s light-hearted response cuts through the noise, reminding everyone of grace under pressure.