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Tired of using 'andhbhakts', 'godi', Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has an alternative for you
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- Shashi Tharoor introduced the word 'quockerwodger' to describe political puppets. This term serves as an alternative to politically charged descriptors used by critics of the current government.
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Nov 4, 2026 · Updated 11/4/2026, 7:07:02 AM · Reported with: Hindustan Times, The Economic Times NRI
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Hindustan Times — ‘Tired of using andhbhakts, godi?’: Shashi Tharoor says ‘quockerwodger’ an ‘acceptable alternative’The Economic Times NRI — Tired of using 'andhbhakts', 'godi', Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has an alternative for youUp next · India-USA
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