What was the urgency, asks Sumitra Mahajan on death hoax, Shashi Tharoor apologises to family

Former Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan has asked what was the urgency in declaring her death, a day after Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and some news outlets wrongfully claimed that the veteran BJP leader has passed away.

Former Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan has asked what was the urgency in declaring her death, a day after Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and some news outlets wrongfully claimed that the veteran BJP leader has passed away. Spoke to Sumitra Mahajan ji's son to convey my sincere apologies at last night's misinformation. He was most gracious & understanding. Delighted to hear she is very much better. Expressed my best wishes to her & her family. On Friday, Sumitra Mahajan asked, "How could news channels run a report on my so called demise without even cross checking with the Indore administration? My niece refuted Mr. Tharoor on Twitter but what was the urgency in announcing without confirmation?" She has also said, ""The Central government and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla should take note of this."