"Ban Boomers On WhatsApp," Says Shashi Tharoor's Son. Congress MP Replies
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor engaged in a lighthearted social media exchange with his son, Ishaan, regarding the use of WhatsApp by older generations. The conversation was sparked by a broader debate on whether India should restrict social media access for children.
Why it matters
The exchange highlights the cultural discourse surrounding digital literacy and the generational divide in social media usage in India.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, usually known for his sharp wit, has once again delivered a classic quip - this time for his son, Ishaan Tharoor.Ishaan, in a post on X, called for a ban on "boomers" using WhatsApp, while agreeing with Zoho co-founder and ex-CEO Sridhar Vembu - who triggered a debate online after suggesting that India should ban social media for young children."I agree young kids should not be on social media at all. But India needs to ban Boomers on WhatsApp first before it does anything else," he wrote.To this, Shashi Tharoor responded, saying that even Ishaan's generation qualifies as "baby boomers". "Given our reproductive patterns, my son, unlike in the West, every generation of Indians, including yours, qualifies as [baby]Boomers!" he quipped.Given our reproductive patterns, my son, unlike in the West, every generation of Indians, including yours, qualifies as [baby]Boomers!
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