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Shashi Tharoor, the Congress MP, recently made a witty and humorous remark in light of the UK Labour Party’s landslide victory in their parliamentary elections. Taking a dig at the BJP government in India, Tharoor pointed out that while the BJP fell short of winning 400 seats in the Lok Sabha elections, the Labour Party secured a whopping 412 seats in the UK. In a tweet, Tharoor humorously stated, ‘Finally “ab ki baar 400 paar” happened — but in another country!’ This remark comes as the Labour Party under Keir Starmer won a decisive victory, claiming 33.7% of the total vote share and 412 seats out of 650 in the House of Commons. On the other hand, the Conservatives led by Rishi Sunak settled at 121 seats with a vote share of 23.7%. The result marks a significant shift in the political landscape of the UK, putting an end to 14 years of Conservative government. Tharoor’s playful jab at the BJP’s ambitious claims during the election campaigns adds a touch of humor to the political discourse, highlighting the contrasting outcomes in the two countries’ elections. As the UK welcomes its new Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, the Labour Party’s resounding victory serves as a momentous event with far-reaching implications for the country’s future. Tharoor’s light-hearted comment not only draws attention to the political dynamics in both nations but also sparks a conversation on the unpredictability of electoral outcomes and the art of political satire.
