In a heated exchange ahead of the election results, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar took aim at Congress leader Shashi Tharoors skepticism towards exit polls, sparking a verbal duel between the two prominent figures.Chandrasekhars RetortSpeaking to media, Chandrasekhar, BJP candidate from Thiruvananthapuram, didnt hold back in his response to Tharoors remarks. Rahul Gandhi should start a gym. Shashi Tharoor should start an English training institute,” he quipped, taking a jab at the Congress leadership and eloquence. Chandrasekhar emphasized that what India needs are leaders who deliver tangible improvements in peoples lives, suggesting that Tharoor and others may need to seek new occupations post-election.#WATCH | On Shashi Tharoors remark on the Exit Polls, Union Minister and BJP candidate from Thiruvananthapuram Rajeev Chandrasekhar says, ...Rahul Gandhi should start a gym. Shashi Tharoor should start an English training institute. The Congress party has many people who are… pic.twitter.com/859RojKhYU— ANI (@ANI) June 3, 2024Tharoors Criticism of Exit PollsTharoor, countering the prevailing sentiment of a strong showing by the BJP-led NDA in exit polls, expressed skepticism and disbelief. He conveyed his partys own assessment, stating, We also have a sense of what the pulse of the people is and we dont believe it is reflected accurately in these polls.” Tharoor further cited Congress Presidents projection of 295 seats for the INDIA bloc, standing firm on this prediction despite contrary exit poll results. Echoing Tharoors sentiments, former Congress President Sonia Gandhi and MP Rahul Gandhi dismissed the exit polls as biased. Rahul Gandhi criticized them as Modi media polls, asserting they reflect Prime Minister Modis aspirations rather than actual voter sentiment.Awaiting Election Day VerdictWith tension high and anticipation building, the Congress and its allies remain optimistic about the outcome, confident that the actual election results will defy the predictions of the exit polls. As the nation waits for the final tally on election day, the rhetoric between political adversaries like Chandrasekhar and Tharoor underscores the intensity of this electoral battle and its implications for Indias political landscape.
