On his way to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor took a sharp dig at the state of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, labeling it "dysfunctional" and a "Modi government-made disaster." Tharoor's critique, shared on social media platform X, highlighted the chaos faced by travelers due to flight delays and operational inefficiencies. 

Tharoor pointed out that despite the airport's CAT III-B compliant runways, designed for low-visibility conditions, flight operations were severely hampered. He attributed this to the government's failure in ensuring adequate maintenance and pilot training for such scenarios. 

In response, Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia dismissed Tharoor's allegations, calling him an "armchair critic." Scindia defended the government's actions, stating that maintenance work was essential for safety and that steps were being taken to address the issues. 

This exchange underscores the ongoing challenges in India's aviation sector, especially during the fog-prone winter months, and highlights the political tussle over infrastructure management and accountability.