The Legacy of the British Empire: Shashi Tharoor's Perspective on India's Perception

In an exclusive interview with a news channel, renowned politician and author Shashi Tharoor shares his views on the relevance of the Empire to Indians today. Tharoor expresses that while Indians may have largely forgotten about the Empire, he emphasizes the importance of not letting history be erased. The interview delves into the presence of empire-related symbols in Indian society and the question of offense. Tharoor acknowledges that such symbols are part of India's history, but he emphasizes that it is primarily a British problem due to the historical amnesia surrounding the true nature of the Empire. He highlights the lack of colonial history education in British schools, stressing the need for a comprehensive understanding of this significant chapter in history.

[sangeeta]

Historical amnesia..brilliant..slap em straight..

[alvinbingham]

Their atrocities around the world should never be forgotten.

[gautamsinha]

Mr Shashi Tharoor .. from the same school in India as I am ... always admired his style. ❤

[dheerajjadhav]

They should teach the history of what the British Empire has done in India, unbiased and not just India, wherever they ruled.

[janemana]

preach my brother good telling not afraid to step up to the plate until the British people how you feel

[priyankautharadhi]

The death stares with that ❤ smiles ..happy amnesia

[Europelove]

Why dint they fight back then ? They were busy fighting themselves, they speak english they follow british rules everywhere!! And they speak such things

[inartawibawa]

This gentleman's perspectives always amaze me in many ways.. ❤👍

[stevendsouza]

Tharoor very smart nd precise as ever .

[KaiJr]

I would like to see the full interview. Does anyone know where I can find it?

[kaushikchoudhary]

Neither shall i forgive nor shoud i forget.

[saraswatkin]

When will British embrace restitution as a matter of law. It is not "just a British problem" it is also Indian history. Indians like him are very good at running with the Hare and racing with the Hound!

[gauravKumarsingh-nm]

Great Respect Sir Ji 🙏 Jai Hind Bharat Mata ki Jai Vandematram Sir Ji 🙏 Congress party Zindabad Sir Ji 🙏

[SSGermain]

They need to teach the colonial History to Britishers.
They should know the evils of the *British History*

[prasadpanicker]

Absolutely indians were forced to learn british era in indian history so called BRITISH INDIA

[hirenahir]

Who told him that we forgot British colonisation lol😂

[dainoradirmeikyte]

Ha ❤ forgive and forget. Move on. A good idea to live by

[gauravKumarsingh-nm]

Jai Hind Bharat Mata ki Jai Vandematram 🙏 Boycott BJP Government from india Congress party Zindabad Sir Ji 🙏

[pradyua]

Shashi Tharoor speaking outside India: WOW!!!
Inside India: WHY???

[tryambakananda]

We have not forgotten not forgiven. You have destroyed India.