Tharoor’s reply reminds Rajiv Chandrasekhar of history

Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar also came forward against Shashi Tharoor’s tweet condoling the death of Pakistan’s former President Pervez Musharraf. Tharoor described Musharraf as a leader with ‘strategic thinking’. This angered even the Union Minister. At the same time, Tharoor gave a reply to the minister who posted against him by reminding him of history. Tharoor’s reply tweet reminded that it was the BJP government that invited Musharraf to India.

‘If he was hated, why did the BJP government negotiate a ceasefire with Musharraf in 2003? In 2004, Musharraf and Vajpayee signed a joint statement. Wasn’t Musharraf a reliable peace partner then?” asks Tharoor. After the news of Musharraf’s death came out, Shashi Tharoor expressed his condolences through a tweet. “He was the main enemy of India and became a real force working for peace during 2002-2007. During this time he would meet him every year at the UN. He was very energetic and clear on strategic positions. Regards…’ Shashi Tharoor wrote.

Union Minister Rajiv Chandrasekhar replied that even if they kill many people in violation of international laws, some generals will have fans in India. Rajeev Chandrasekhar raised criticism for ‘borrowing’ the words of Tharoor’s condolence tweet. Rajeev Chandrasekhar tweeted, “A proper military crackdown is the best way for the dark Pak dictator generals to become a ‘force for peace’ and develop ‘clear strategic thinking’.”

Tharoor had mentioned that I grew up in India in the context of the condolence controversy and this is a country that thinks good things should be said about the dead. Former President of Pakistan Pervez Musharraf passed away yesterday morning. Pakistani media first reported that Musharraf died in a hospital in Dubai while he was being treated for an illness. Later, the Pakistani government also officially confirmed the end. Musharraf was the President of Pakistan from 2001 to 2008.

Question to BJP leaders frothing at the mouth: if Musharraf was anathema to all patriotic Indians, why did the BJP government negotiate a ceasefire with him in 2003 & sign the joint Vajpayee-Musharraf statement of 2004? Was he not seen as a credible peace partner the