In this speech, Shashi Tharoor sheds light on Winston Churchill's role in the Bengal Famine of 1943, which led to the deaths of millions of people. Churchill's decision to prioritize buffer stocks over famine relief, and his callous remarks about the Bengali people, paint a disturbing picture of a leader who is often hailed as a hero. Tharoor's speech highlights the need to revisit the history books and acknowledge the darker aspects of Churchill's legacy, in order to fully understand the impact of colonialism and imperialism on the world.
