Amid Parliament’s heated clashes—with 8 opposition MPs suspended for ruckus—Congress MP Shashi Tharoor tripped on stairs while descending, but Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav rushed to lift him up, a viral video moment winning praise for human decency over political mudslinging.
Rare Bipartisan Gesture
Wednesday’s footage shows Tharoor’s foot slipping at the Thiruvananthapuram lawmaker’s stumble; Akhlesh, standing behind, instantly lent a hand to help him rise, despite internal bruises forcing staff aid for the rest.
Viral Backdrop
Captured by media cameras, the clip exploded online as netizens hailed Yadav’s empathy amid Lok Sabha suspensions of MPs like Hebi Eden, Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, Manickam Tagore, Gurjeet Singh Aujla, Prashant Yadavrao Padole, Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy, Dean Kuriakoose, and CPI(M)’s S Venkatesan. This heartwarming act cuts through rivalry’s noise.
