Thiruvananthapuram: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor responded to the controversy surrounding the ‘Me Too’ allegation against him. A woman has come forward with a complaint against Shashi Tharoor, alleging that during an interview, he intentionally touched her hand and instead of maintaining eye contact, he looked at other parts of her body.
Following the controversy, Shashi Tharoor provided an explanation. Shashi Tharoor stated that as a public figure, he frequently takes photos with hundreds of women every day, and such incidents have never occurred before. He emphasized his respect for women and his consistent courteous behavior towards them, regardless of their nationality or location. He dismissed the allegation, suggesting that the woman may have misinterpreted his actions or may have personal issues.
Shashi Tharoor also mentioned his busy schedule, implying that he does not have the time nor the inclination to engage in inappropriate behaviour.
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