Shashi Tharoor condemns Nitesh Rane's remarks on EVMs as shocking and divisive

Shashi Tharoor criticized Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane for his derogatory comments about electronic voting machines (EVMs), calling them shocking and contrary to India's inclusive values. Tharoor emphasized that targeting any community undermines equality, which is essential for national progress. Rane's remarks, made at a Hindu Garjana Sabha, suggested that EVMs represent votes against Muslims. This follows previous controversial statements where he labeled Kerala as "mini-Pakistan" and claimed Congress leaders' success was due to support from "terrorists." Tharoor's condemnation has sparked widespread criticism from various political leaders, including Brinda Karat, who called for Rane's arrest, labeling his comments as hate speech.