Sun Jan 19 14:28:39 UTC 2025: ## Tharoor: Hinduism Ideal for 21st Century, Liberalism and Hindutva Compatible

**CHENNAI, January 19, 2025** – Congress MP Shashi Tharoor sparked discussion at The Hindu Lit for Life 2025, asserting that liberalism and Hindutva are compatible ideologies. Speaking in conversation with author Francesc Miralles and N. Ravi, Tharoor proclaimed Hinduism as the ideal faith for the 21st century, emphasizing that no single entity holds a monopoly on its interpretation. The event, focused on the “Four Purusharthas: The Path to Happiness, Success, and a Meaningful Life,” featured a discussion on the book of the same name. Tharoor’s comments generated significant interest, highlighting the ongoing debate surrounding the relationship between religious tradition and modern political ideologies in India.

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