I Won't Stop Tweeting: Tharoor ; a Pleasant Diversion Turned Into an Embarrassing Downpour for Tharoor.

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What started off as a pleasant diversion from hard-edged politics soon turned into an embarrassing downpour as Minister of State Shashi Tharoor found himself engulfed in quick-fire controversies. First for putting up in a five-star hotel for three months, then for his 'cattle class' remark. In an exclusive interview to Senior Editor Saurabh Shukla, the undiplomatic diplomat tries to set the record straight.

Q. Were you disappointed that your party spokespersons rebuked you? Did you ever feel that it was not worth it being a minister?A. Of course, I was disappointed as I had came here to make a difference. But at the cost of being blunt, I'll have to say that I have made a serious financial sacrifice. I left a well-paying corporate job, gave up my speaking fees, which were generous, and I can't write books anymore. Secondly, it has been an emotional sacrifice, I am far away from my wife. But when I got this opportunity to serve my country, I thought let me see if I can make a difference. I don't even get six hours of sleep; I work for more than 18 hours.

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I Won't Stop Tweeting: Tharoor ; a Pleasant Diversion Turned Into an Embarrassing Downpour for Tharoor.

Q. But have you made up with the Congress leadership and has the controversy been buried?A. The prime minister has spoken on this and that puts to rest everything else. I have understood that I am in public life now. In politics, what matters is not what we intend to say but what people understand and what you call as per...

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