Starkly Clear Why Inequality in India Today is Worse Than British Raj: Shashi Thaoor in Parliament

In a powerful speech during the Union Budget 2024 discussion in the Lok Sabha, Shashi Tharoor draws striking parallels between contemporary India and the British Raj, highlighting the alarming levels of inequality plaguing the nation. Tharoor criticizes the government's budgetary policies, arguing that they disproportionately favor certain states while neglecting others, and deepen the divide between the rich and the poor. Watch the full speech to know more.
Tags: Shashi Tharoor, Union Budget 2024, Lok Sabha, Indian Parliament, Inequality in India, Economic Disparities, British Raj, Government Policies, Social Justice, Indian Economy, PM Modi, BJP, RSS, Shashi Tharoor Speech, Budget Discussion.
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[@debashisbanerjee7082]

This is what an educated MP's speech should be like. Based on figures and facts. Most disappointing is the spending on education and health.

[@user-ce2xv5eu1v]

Unfortunately this isn't shown on mainstream media

[@manchikantimurty7375]

Education with Wisdom would Restore our Democracy

[@Bookworm_24_1]

Thanku to the ppl of Thiruvananthapuram for sending this masterpiece MP to the parliament for 3 consecutive years😘 History will remember Dr Tharoor as the voice of the common ppl of India in the parliament ❤️Thanku so much sir for your service nd diligence in the Parliament 😇

[@rajmohannair9331]

Bullshit

[@kimjongunvevo]

Everyone in Trivandrum knows he is not going to do anything for the constituency, yet I knew he is needed in the parliament. Congress doesn’t have legitimacy without him. I am glad he won.

[@alwynjohn597]

@@rajmohannair9331 Go cry somewhere else

[@kiransuz8226]

People of Thiruvananthapuram almost sent that dude Rajeev Chandrashekar to the parliament.... God bless the fishing communities who made the right choice and ensured Shashi ji as rep

[@novametallica]

@@kiransuz8226 happy to be from one among those constituencies.

[@Shivam_pandit0379]

I'm neither BJP supporter nor Congress supporter , but this strong opposition party after 10 years is good for our country .

[@montainerhumanitarian325]

This is the educated MP's result. What a speech. 👌👍👍👍

[@truthseekerandprovidemedia614]

@@montainerhumanitarian325 what does his education done for our trivandrum in past 15 years?

[@mohanv88]

Sashi for pm

[@1008apocalypse1008]

Who is stopping millionaires of Congress which includes Gandhi's to redistribute their wealth?

[@mohanv88]

@@1008apocalypse1008 ab andh bakth

[@Anight99]

You are right

[@shadabqureshi6283]

Half of BJP MPs not understanding single word for sure.

[@sanjaysakhalkar3813]

SP, TMC, SS, AAP also will not understand.

[@subhajyotibanerjee279]

Can't say about SP and BSP, but both AAP and TMC have decently educated MP's this time. So can't agree with you.

[@dubaivloges1033]

Not half 99%

[@kenta6591]

Rather than half of bjp. My guess is more than 90% politicians won't understand anything

[@saifuddinhossain2734]

😂😂😂

[@mariamdaisy1719]

Wonderful speech by Shashi Tharoor ji. Especially on health and education. Nobody talks about these vital issues

[@harshildhaduk3766]

Where was this man during Congress rule 😂. He wake up during bjp rule😂

[@shubham-z1l]

@@harshildhaduk3766 when you say "rule" that means you look down on urself people need to realise this this country will advance but only if people stop taking stance and raise voice for good

[@AVyt28]

​@@harshildhaduk3766indias growth rate was highest in manmohan singh times.

[@Internationastudent]

@@AVyt28 Can you explain more if you have knowledge?

[@AVyt28]

@@Internationastudent india touched 10%GDP growth mark in his term.

[@rakp4215]

Shashi Tharoor is a strong pillar of INDIA. Not a single MP from BJP can match Mr Tharoor. Excellent speech.

[@Iam_always_rt]

well what has he achieved as an mp and as a cabinet minister, pleas explain i am from kerala and i haven’t seen any contribution from him. any single bjp pm is better than all congressi mps including tharoor

[@truthseekerandprovidemedia614]

He done nothing during trivandrum mp during 15 yrs​@@Iam_always_rt

[@yj9032]

@@Iam_always_rt atleast kerela was not looted under UPA like it is being now lmao

[@Iam_always_rt]

@@yj9032 well kerala is ruled by another indi party - cpim so, are you suggesting that the cpim is looting kerala

[@ereh987]

nah jaishankar is good

[@aleyammarenjiv7978]

The Only one Indian politician speaks without shouting , without insulting and with sense

[@anonymous891]

Nice joke!! (Especially if u are concluding that just based on Shashi Tharoor speech) 😅😂

[@sheilabrittoebrowne6560]

Excellent speech Mr Shashi Tharoor.

[@shahidakram5119]

Right 👍

[@prakashv2984]

Excellent presentation. Shame to BJP for recruiting uneligible ministers to handle the budget

[@varunkapur5640]

I'm neither fond of the Congress, nor the BJP. I personally feel that both of them overlook the middle class. However, Sashi Tharoor has nailed the govt. where it hurts. BJP is definitely not coming back next time.

[@raghurambasappareddy3292]

How eligible are you to handle the budget.,if so why don't you do it,, there are 'n'​ number of stupid guys like,who eulogise another stupid intellectual,who could only criticism,any governance rather than do some good advise and be cooperative in all ethical ways of progress and prosperity.Whereas, there is enough chaos and disturbances for every postive possible administration.

[@anirbannath7595]

@@raghurambasappareddy3292 the entire point of good governance is criticism. Go to any European country where budgets are better allocated than ours and you will find more critics of the government than the number of bootlickers here. Everything that Tharoor and other opposition MPs have said can be worked in to future budgets if the Government were not butthurt about all criticism. And it is perfectly on point for us to "eulogize" individuals who speak for the masses because that is exactly what we elect our MPs for i.e. people who can take the common man's grievances and present it to the people in power. Or do you not understand how democracy works? Finally, the "you do it" part of your comment is just laughable. If I am hurt by a policy, I will talk against it. That's the point of criticism. It does not mean I am capable of making a budget or ever will be in a position of power to do so. Don't make such wafer thin arguments. Makes you look no better than Godi media chatukaris.

[@vethaiyabalasubramanian]

Now crony capitalism is at it's peak during the past 10 years. Middle class is suffering from unbearably excessive taxes. Soon we will all drown into hopelessness.

[@vivekmitraMitra]

@@vethaiyabalasubramanian this is richs and poor budget not middle class who pays 2% income tax 🤬🤬

[@srishti1322]

Rone ka mann kar raha .

[@Samir.bharat]

Taxes like USA.. Services like Somalia 😂...

[@jjoseph6607]

I agree man

[@rahulss3063]

I think the people who are paying income tax should get a seperate city with seperate federal laws thats the only way we can get the service that we require

[@srinivasrao369]

Graduates ,post graduates working as delivery boys in various food apps and other apps

[@stratasphorte]

gone are the days when just merely score could give you job... if you dont have skill then no company will accept you...

[@vivekmitraMitra]

Skill issue??????😂😂

[@harshildhaduk3766]

Main problem is most of our youths study only exam oriented. No skills, innovative, creative knowledge. How will they tackle AI in coming future 😂😂😂. AI will give bitter slap on non quality youths. We needs quality youths not quantity.

[@harshildhaduk3766]

​@@vivekmitraMitra Yes. Go to colleges in country and get reality check. Most of Youths will only study before some days for exam. They will roam here and there. Ask youths about good reference books they read. Ask them about good authors. 90% of students will unable to answer. Ask them that how much they give quality time in library than social media and hero giri.

[@harshildhaduk3766]

​@@stratasphorteYes true. But here unskilled, non creative, non innovative youths will always blame government.

[@raghavjain7349]

Great speech by DR. SHASHI THAROOR

[@truthseekerandprovidemedia614]

He is just waste of trivandrum

[@ManojKumar-vw2it]

But sadly modi didn't understand one thing

[@truthseekerandprovidemedia614]

@@ManojKumar-vw2it he didn't understand what things?

[@be.rhyme.]

​@@truthseekerandprovidemedia614 Maybe you can't understand English that's why!

[@sanjeev00123]

As usual Tharoor hits the nail on its head.He is right in pointing out that Middle classes are paying higher taxes and FM doesn't cares even for Senior citizens.Buying a Health Insurance policy for e retired person is very costly

[@Blackpersontd2345]

I knew many people don't digest his speech,, but Indian soo called most of politicians don't have a intellect like Mr. Shashi Tharoor...

[@muhammedhaneefatp7275]

I thank TVM people for voting to power such a vital and educated man who can present every aspect of budget and make voices more louder.

[@tonlihwangsa8982]

Budget has never been worse than this year's, naturally we were not expecting And modi's govt has not disappointed us Indians...... Openly they have shown what this govt is made of, full of crap.

[@adityavijaykumar1317]

Have you read the budget? If you are upset about tax slabs and tax changes, sure, but allocation is fine. Go read the budget, stop listening to idiots.

[@Abhinav_Nayana_Sailen]

@@adityavijaykumar1317 Why don't you tell what is wrong and what is right?? Incase @tonlihwangsa8982 's conclusion is still not upto your mark after reading the budget...

[@roopas9926]

This is how an intellectual.. Rises Voice over Matter..Shashi Tharoor gives Hopes.. But it's unfortunate that even though we have such intellectuals in the Country.. Many expertise in their areas..Their voices aren't moving anything.. To bring changes.. How many more years are needed for True Development to Occur..?? 🙏🙏

[@PokerFace24]

Time is coming (SASHI THAROOR SIR HATSS OFFF SIR ) For your well Speech with LOVE from NAGALAND ❤❤❤

[@sohamghosh7919]

₹5000 crore marriage and then this financial budget..."the inequality and injustice, especially we the middle class have to face"

[@ashwinanil7150]

5 lakh crore, not 5000 crore.....even worse

[@abhiramchand661]

"brakes of the government has gone so the horns are blown loud" - Shashi Tharoor

[@devvaish6870]

Hats off Shashi Tharoor for sharing your well analysed views. Your background in the United Nations, your thinking , speaking, leading abilities are remarkable. You are my kind of leader for India and the World.

[@gourobborgohain4588]

Opposition is fire in 18th LS. Amazing 🤩

[@sheilabrittoebrowne6560]

You are very right Mr. Shashi Tharoor. bjp is no match for you cause of your fine ethics n polish speech n exceptional knowledge in various fields. bjp party have lots to learn from you. But sad they are never willing to accept their mistakes n change their arrogant, shameful ways. Gods wrath will strike their sinful actions n behaviour.

[@panchalharish]

Compared to Congress the BJP has very few highly educated, articulate, knowledgeable,and oratorically gifted leaders. BJP don’t know how to debate, only shout down the opposition

[@DigitUnni]

Jesus will save

[@user-mb7zi6jv3q]

Excellent speech Mr.Tharur

[@srinivasrao369]

Very true people buying huge cars without any thoughts They hv to pay huge EMI’S and use the car on weekends to go to DMart Utter waste

[@tejashreeKR97]

@@srinivasrao369 so true😌

[@SahilSethiKing]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂you made a good point

[@shinto2822]

Not to mention that within the city, cars are stuck in traffic more often (consisting mostly of cars) than they are actually moving. They take up a lot of space on the road while moving or parked. Cars are so inefficient, an utter and unnecessary waste.

[@dafunk99]

Exactly, I don't understand why people keep on buying these expensive liabilities. Maybe because of the age old Indian mentality of keeping up with the joneses. Cars are huge liabilities!

[@Yurgaay]

Yep government should encourage in public transport rather than personal transport which inturn is good for the environment and for the government

[@joyceeoj8603]

At least now we have an opposition that has a powerful and prudent voice

[@sidhualbumsphotos769]

What's a wonderful spech of Shashi Tharoor on union budgets. Jarnail singh

[@sahidulislamvet-et9nx]

Worst Budget 2024. Worst Govt Bjp govt..Nice speech👏👍🏼

[@concernedcitizen3022]

True! This is a very pressing issue. The stark difference of wealth between the rich and poor is very obvious, it is getting worse. The salaries of the rich are skyrocketing whereas the poor has to keep up with the prices suited for the wealthy. Where in the country can the poor afford the basic amenities, such as food and housing anymore?

[@Gauravharsh]

Great analysis on budget 2024 , nyc Mr Shashi thrur

[@hello2020]

Why we have many languages in Parliament to create confusions ? Make English as the official language of Parliament. It's already the official language of High courts and Supreme court.

[@SahilSethiKing]

Here comes the colonial slavery

[@hello2020]

@@SahilSethiKing English is the global language, whether someone agree or not. While Hindi is just a regional language of few states in India. So when we need one official language to avoid all confusion, it shall be English. Hindi speaking people should put some effort in learning English. Don't expect others to put effort in learning a regional language comparing to many benefits of learning the global language.

[@vishnujain7645]

​@@SahilSethiKingYet chose to reply in English proving you cannot do with out the so called " slavers' language 😅.

[@nelsonchinasamy9857]

Whether we like it or not English is a global language. Doesn't matter where in the world you go you will find someone that speaks and understands it. In South Africa we have nine official languages but English is the language used by government so that the majority can understand.

[@Nibir-JBarman]

We got translatora in the parliament. What's wrong with that

[@NitsP2208]

Excellent point regarding health insurance. Govt. could've made it affordable by reducing GST on insurance premiums (which is ridiculous to begin with, I mean if you're willing to let go of crores of rupees' agricultural income from the so called farmers why not give little respite to ordinary citizens who are taking care of their own healthcare needs) Govt.could've increased tax exemption limits under 80D but to expect these things from this govt is like expecting a hungry dog to let go of a piece of meat. Shameful Budget. Shameful Govt.

[@user-rc5qp1yl3c]

Sir You are right the rich have become richer, and poor have become poorer . One suggestion..put all electrol bonds into government treasury. Great heartfelt speech. John

[@israilsiddique6194]

Sashi Tharoor is simply excellent

[@gautamsen1120]

Wonderful and analytical

[@BhanuTatak]

Thank you the Wire. Amazing as always. Subscribed and Joined the list of donors.

[@josemathew8613]

Supper. Brilliant. You said it all - rising disparities between the rich and poor , lack of job opportunities for the educated youth , huge health care fund shortage , issue of rich and Supper rich Indian preferring foreign countries to live etc etc. Hats off to you.

[@muhammadshafi8177]

Name changing government not game changing government😂😂

[@peterdsouza1259]

Only the super rich like Ambani and adanis are flourishing in Modi new India

[@Arian74747]

Tatas and Birlas have gone to Pakistan, don’t bullshit

[@jitheshak3234]

Decent , researched speech

[@Rosabella-et4sq]

wonderful speech Tharoor sir 👏

[@m.dgamerpro]

Taxes should be like this: Up To 7 Lakhs - 0 Tax 7-10 Lakhs - 5% Tax 10-15 Lakhs - 10% Tax 15-20 Lakhs - 15% Tax Above 20 Lakhs - 20% Tax Any Premium & Luxury Purchases should be Taxed more than the Basic Needs & Amenities of a Common Man.

[@sgsjosh2000]

@@m.dgamerpro 💯

[@ivyjacob8025]

Excellent speech SHASH THAROOR!!!

[@parthrana731]

Good to have actual opposition in parliament...dear opposition please keep working hard and save the nation

[@padamkhamdhak1964]

Well pointed out Tharoor sahab !

[@artistad8109]

This is his last term as an MP. After 4 years, we will miss his intellect inside the walls of our parliament.

[@NeophyteCounsel]

It always surprises me how the governments keep ignoring healthcare, education, farmer loans, and social welfare.

[@MacwinsTV]

healthcare - Get Insurance or Go Muncipalti xD Education - It's free on Internet Farmer loan - Find a different job Social welfare - Already free ration available What else you want ?

[@dafunk99]

@@MacwinsTV Spoken like a true privileged snob.

[@MacwinsTV]

@@dafunk99 Not really , India is doing much better then African countries who were colonoised. So let's not downgrade ourself too much

[@muvafaqsheeshaik4229]

@@MacwinsTV So why thump our chests about being super power comparing to USA, Europe, China, Japan, when we in reality are benchmarking ourselves with sub-Saharan Africa.

[@Yurgaay]

​@@muvafaqsheeshaik4229haha true words boss .. they don't care as long as we do better than Pakistan 😂😂😂 what a mindset

[@jeffreycarroll706]

The inflation rate for rural areas was 5.66%, while urban areas saw a rate of 4.39%. This figure also exceeded the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) expectations. Inflation peaked at 2.8 percent in September 2022, but has eased recently....our numbers dont stack uo, none of them.

[@user-qf7vv6jo7w]

Congress mp and former finance minister mr. Chidambaram had made an astonishing speech targeting the finance minister Ms. Sitharaman finance minster of NDA.. this 2024 budget session.. How solidly and in perfect mannerism Chidambaram former finance minister pointed out the required and failured of NDA govt.. Hope in no way Ms. Nirmala sitharaman can matched and response mister. Chidambaram umpteen times. God bless to keep such person liked Chidambaram alive for better india future and growth.. We need more chidambaram if india is to shines. 🙏🇮🇳🙏🇮🇳

[@padamkhamdhak1964]

He was precise. P Chidambaram was an excellent and efficient FM during Congress led UPA government .

[@jacindia4110]

Salute to Shashi Tharoor and the wire.N B Shrivastava

[@user-ov8ek9jd8m]

What a speech Sir. We need more MPs like him in the Parliament, then only we can see a better India. I'm sure 60% of the MPs presented there wouldn't understand a single sentence.

[@-CSK-23]

Genius you are. Sir. Saluting your knowledge

[@armadilloburns4880]

This budget have sealed the last days of the BJP.

[@sheilabrittoebrowne6560]

bjp should learn from Congress how to rule our country. the finance minister should learn from Congress finance minister Mr. Chitambaram.

[@vivekmitraMitra]

Yes by doing tons of scams 😂 coal,2g, commonwealth scams😂

[@CosmicValkyrie]

​@@vivekmitraMitrabip scams are not yet revealed that's why.

[@frsibyearath703]

A very good and useful analysis of the budget.

[@josevenanciofernandes7328]

Shame on the FM

[@deepanakka403]

Great speech 👌👌

[@vijaykumarmenon6322]

Why say about the BJP MPs not comprehending what Dr Shashi Tharoor speech today in Parliament. Has our PM understood anything 😮

[@Anita-jo1fb]

what a delight to listen to him

[@kunallahiri]

Great speech as expect .. Great one Sashi Tharoor.😊

[@jacobcheriyan]

Excellent speech by Sashi Tharoor. This government will support Bihar and Andhra till 2029 not for the love of these two States but for its own survival. Modi's love for Tamil and Tamil culture is dead now and will resurrect again in 2026 during assembly elections.

[@srinivasrao369]

Reduce fuel costs ,it will put money in the hands of the middle class

[@user-us4rh5jf9h]

Hats off to you sir. Best politisian I have seen you are tha best.,..Days are going but fight still.

[@AM-sm3nc]

Incisive analysis by Shashi Tharoor with data ..Eloquent, humorous yet decent and respectful..quoting even from the "Animal Farm"!!!...Hope this has not fallen only in deaf ears..😊😊..

[@gopalc3733]

Unfortunately the most deserving person to be the PM of India sits in opposition.

[@mswnzki4427]

Very true Sir. Mr. Shashi Tharoor we love you ❤

[@dattatreyahn6969]

My SALUTE to you Sashiji . 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@kimjong-un464]

So proud to see Captain Viriato Fernandes MP for South Goa sitting on the left of Dr Sashi. What a voice he has been… From a cadet, to a Captain in the Indian Navy, to a Kargil Veteran, to an activist to an MP. What a journey. Pride of South Goa

[@imuhca5736]

This is what we need,I wonder if the BJP members even understand his word😂

[@viralxfever]

They are all silent 😂😂

[@padamkhamdhak1964]

​@@viralxfever😂

[@anjalimary]

Shashi tharoor is so educated and speaks and thinks out of the box. Time to regret for the middle class who thought this government favoured them. Time to think Indians.

[@neeranarayan6525]

Excellent speech with facts..

[@raisahmad2363]

Highly excellent lecture

[@Zardy_OG]

he is Kerala's gift to our nation

[@TheMathewAjay]

Excellent speech by Mr. Shashi Tharoor.

[@nitinpandit4099]

Well said Dr. Shashi Tharoor Sir !

[@jagirsingh4269]

Very nice speech

[@myvoiceCTZN]

We need federal states like USA, union governments in center should hold only foreign affairs and defense … everything else should be independent federal state! We feel injustice,,, this budget is real proof for this

[@DineshKumar-ih3nx]

It's always a pleasure to listen to Sri Sashi Tharoor. An eloquent speaker, who should be emulated by our students.

[@mathewkl9011]

Excellent, mind blowing speech by Dr. Sashi Tharoor. ♥️♥️♥️

[@quinceh7920]

Excellent Speech .. God Save Our INDIA 🙏

[@salam00002]

India under now North India company,

[@srinivasanseshadri8447]

Excellent speech and this is the truth

[@sheilarebello763]

Brilliant as always Shashi Tharoor.

[@__irenic]

It's always great to hear him speak!!! Glad atleast someone in the sabha is speaking for the people!!

[@sagarikasahoo2303]

Tharoor sir Ekdam tharthara dete hai sab kuchh ❤❤❤

[@ammuvilambil8032]

Well said every thing is exposed

[@Brad-ne6ld]

So it makes sense,till when can a state be dependent on their savings kerala fell in dept trap because of the central government who didn't provide them their fund.s

[@pbpoduval]

Excellent sir. Thank you 🎉

[@roymathews3852]

Name changing government and not a game changing government! Whoa!

[@vinayakrao2881]

Yes 65 years of ruling after independence has brought us to this condition.

[@rakshithml9485]

Thanks for speaking for Karnataka

[@kanuparmar6109]

Within ten years of this govt tenure didn’t think of Naidu and Nitish provided huge loan, why, to save their chair

[@crystalmaiden7607]

Tax on profit Compensation on loss

[@bestfriends8533]

14:37 please ❤

[@simhadrinath]

Tharoor’s points are very correct.

[@pemayb9134]

Excellent speech by Tharoor Sir, speaking facts and yes the budget this time is laughable! Aam Aadmi is the only one suffering rest are just living their best lives

[@AkashSharma-nj1kp]

Good speech

[@kzhimo1127]

The most educated Politician and respectable person....❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@selvidandiya5720]

you told very correct sir