An exchange on social media between Congress MP Shashi Tharoor and his son Ishaan Tharoor follows a broader debate on children and social media. Ishaan Tharoor posted on X calling for a “ban” on “boomers” using WhatsApp. The remark comes in response to comments attributed to Zoho co-founder and former CEO Sridhar Vembu, who has suggested India should ban social media for young children.
According to the reports, Shashi Tharoor replies with a humorous comeback to his son’s “ban boomers on WhatsApp” line. The outlets describe the conversation as part of a wider discussion about who should be allowed to use digital platforms and at what age.
While the public back-and-forth focuses on the specific phrase “boomers” and the messaging app WhatsApp, all accounts place it in the context of renewed attention on social media access and potential restrictions for younger users. The reports do not indicate any formal policy proposal connected to the family exchange; it remains a commentary on the issue.
