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Shashi Tharoor Proposes New Term for Political Puppets
✍️ India Today
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 09:17 PM
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Former diplomat and MP Shashi Tharoor has suggested a new word to describe political puppets, expressing frustration with the term 'andhbhakts'.
Former diplomat and MP Shashi Tharoor has suggested a new word to describe political puppets, expressing frustration with the term "andhbhakts".
The suggestion was reported by India Today, which noted Tharoor’s tendency to coin terms in political commentary.
The move highlights ongoing discussions about the language used to label political supporters in India.
The suggestion was reported by India Today, which noted Tharoor’s tendency to coin terms in political commentary.
The move highlights ongoing discussions about the language used to label political supporters in India.