Congress MP Shashi Tharoor penned article titled 'Indian Politics Are a Family Business', in which he said, "Nepotism generally trumps meritocracy (in Indian politics)." He added, "Influence of Nehru-Gandhi dynasty...cemented the idea that political leadership can be a birthright." Reacting to this, BJP's Shehzad Poonawalla said, "Dr Tharoor has become Khatron ke Khiladi...Sir praying for you."