Overview
- Tharoor said he learned of his inclusion from media reports, called the announcement irresponsible, and confirmed he will not attend the Delhi ceremony.
- HRDS India instituted the Veer Savarkar International Impact Award 2025 and slated the event for December 10 at NDMC Convention Hall, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to inaugurate and J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expected.
- HRDS secretary Aji Krishnan asserted Tharoor was informed weeks earlier, that representatives and the jury chair met him at his residence, and that he had asked for the list of other recipients.
- Krishnan said the NGO has not received formal notice that Tharoor would skip the event and suggested party pressure may be influencing his position.
- Congress leader K Muraleedharan urged party members not to accept honours in Savarkar’s name, arguing such acceptance would insult and embarrass the Congress.