Archive · 27 Dec 2025
Tharoor Accuses RSS of Rejecting Constitution
Shashi Tharoor, a Congress MP and author, talked about his book 'Our Living Constitution' at an event in Delhi.
He said that the RSS, a political group, did not always respect the Constitution, which is India's most important legal document.
The event also celebrated the artists who design book covers, as The Oxford Bookstore announced the longlist for their 11th Book Cover Prize.
Tharoor and journalist Vir Sanghvi discussed how the Constitution has changed over time and its role in keeping India united.
They also talked about the Citizenship Amendment Act, which Tharoor believes goes against the Constitution.
The event was attended by many people, including artists, authors, and students.
Tharoor also praised Deendayal Upadhyaya, a leader from the RSS, for his ideas about the nation's enduring essence.
He used the example of a village barber's razor to explain how things can change but still keep their essence.
Tharoor also joked about rumors that he might join the BJP, a political party, saying that they have known for a long time that he won't.
Shashi Tharoor accused the RSS of not respecting the Constitution in the past.
The event celebrated the art of book cover design with the announcement of the longlist for The Oxford Bookstore's 11th Book Cover Prize.
Tharoor and Vir Sanghvi discussed the Constitution's adaptability and its role in fostering unity in India.
Tharoor objected to the Citizenship Amendment Act, stating it violates the Constitution.
Tharoor praised Deendayal Upadhyaya's concept of 'Chiti' and used the example of a village barber's razor to illustrate continuity in national character.
- Who
- Shashi Tharoor, Congress MP and author, and Vir Sanghvi, senior journalist
- What
- Discussion on Tharoor's book 'Our Living Constitution' and the announcement of the longlist for The Oxford Bookstore's 11th Book Cover Prize
- When
- During an event at The Park, Delhi
- Where
- The Park, Delhi
- Why
- To discuss the Constitution's adaptability and the art of book cover design
- Event
- The Oxford Bookstore's 11th Book Cover Prize longlist announcement
- Location
- The Park, Delhi
- Participants
- Shashi Tharoor, Vir Sanghvi, Alka Pande, Samar Jodha
- Book Discussed
- Our Living Constitution by Shashi Tharoor
- Award Entries
- 28 book covers from 250 entries
- Notable Designers
- Supriyo Chakraborty, Ahlawat Gunjan, Paramita Brahmachari
- Key Concept
- Deendayal Upadhyaya's 'Chiti'
- Controversial Topic
- Citizenship Amendment Act