According to eyewitnesses, the fall took place during ongoing political activity in the complex amid the Budget Session. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, who was nearby, along with other Members of Parliament and Parliament staff, immediately rushed to Tharoor’s assistance and helped him stand. Tharoor was seen thanking those who came forward to help him and appeared steady on his feet shortly afterward.
Parliamentary sources said Tharoor was examined briefly as a precaution and was found to be fine. There was momentary commotion at the spot, but normal movement resumed quickly. A short video clip of the incident circulated widely on social media, drawing reactions from across the political spectrum and prompting messages wishing him well.
The incident unfolded on a day marked by heightened political tension within the Parliament complex. Separately, opposition MPs staged a protest at the Makar Gate of Parliament against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The protest was led by eight opposition MPs who had been suspended from the Lok Sabha for the remainder of the Budget Session following allegations of throwing papers towards the Chair.
The suspended MPs held placards bearing the slogan “PM Is Compromised,” along with images of former Army Chief General M.M. Naravane, Prime Minister Modi, and US financier Jeffrey Epstein. The demonstration added to the charged atmosphere in and around Parliament, where proceedings have frequently been disrupted since the start of the session.
Earlier in the day, the Lok Sabha witnessed noisy scenes as opposition members raised objections over the recently announced India–US trade deal. The protests led to repeated interruptions soon after the House assembled, forcing adjournments and drawing sharp exchanges between treasury and opposition benches.
While Tharoor’s fall was unrelated to the political developments, it briefly drew attention away from the confrontations unfolding inside Parliament. Leaders across party lines expressed relief that the senior MP escaped without injury.
Officials said there were no plans for further medical observation, and Tharoor continued with his scheduled engagements. The incident served as a reminder of the intense pace and crowded conditions that often characterise parliamentary sessions, particularly during periods of sustained political confrontation.
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