Tharoor’s poll pitch
Although it may not tick all the right columns of contemporary Indian politics, especially the Congress’s politics, Congress Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor would be an ideal choice to be the party’s president, more than most of the dyed-in-the wool Congress politicians at a time when the party is at the crossroads (Page 1, August 30) If, as reported, the possibility of his victory against an official nominee is slim, it only underscores what jurist Nani A. Palkhivala famously said about his non-selection to the ICS: “Peacocks cannot win prizes in a poultry show!” In the rare event of Mr. Tharoor getting himself elected, he would be able to bring in a whiff of fresh air to the stale atmosphere in the party.
Ayyasseri Raveendranath,
