Shashi Tharoor’s pun on Manushi Chhillar backfires, Rahul Gandhi says this about Miss World 2017

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor's pun on Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar went horribly wrong on Twitter.

By: FE Online | Updated: November 19, 2017 7:51 PM

Congress, ShashiTharoor, Miss World 2017, Manushi Chhillar, Mexico, Kenya, Twitter, Rahul Gandhi Congress leader Shashi Tharoor’s pun on Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar went horribly wrong on Twitter.(Image: IE)

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor’s pun on Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar went horribly wrong on Twitter, forcing him to tender an apology on Sunday. Tharoor’s witty tweet tried to connect PM Narendra Modi’s demonetisation decision with the victory of the Haryana girl in the beauty contest. “What a mistake to demonetise our currency! BJP should have realised that Indian cash dominates the globe: look, even our Chhillar has become Miss World!,” the Congress leader tweeted, but it backfired, inviting comments from scores of users. While some made fun of him, others questioned his intelligence. In contrast, Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi congratulated Chhillar for her awesome achievement. “Congratulations to Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar on her achievement. Our young achievers make us proud. India’s future lies in the indomitable spirit & excellence of our youth,” Gandhi tweeted.
Office of RG ✔@OfficeOfRG
Congratulations to Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar on her achievement. Our young achievers make us proud. India’s future lies in the indomitable spirit & excellence of our youth.
6:38 AM - Nov 19, 2017
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Literally, ”Chillar” means coins. The tweet did not settle down well with Twitterati, who were aghast at the comparison.
Shashi Tharoor ✔@ShashiTharoor
What a mistake to demonetise our currency! BJP should have realised that Indian cash dominates the globe: look, even our Chhillar has become Miss World!
8:56 AM - Nov 19, 2017
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Here are the few reactions Tharoor generated on Twitter:
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Fake Journalist @FakeIdiotic
Replying to @whsitleblower @ShashiTharoor
Not only accused but attempted to distroy proof
Office of Sarcasm @whsitleblower
Abe ye wala Pidi le dubega koi roko