Karnataka Dalit leader Mallikarjun Kharge was elected as Congress president on Wednesday. Out of 9385 voters, 7897 people voted for Kharge. Meanwhile, the opposing candidate Shashi Tharoor also put up a stern fight by securing 1072 votes.

Hibi Eden MP has shared the happiness of Shashi Tharoor getting 1072 votes on social media after the results were announced. He wrote on Facebook that 'Shammi is indeed a hero' which is similar to the famous dialogue from the movie 'Kumbalangi Nights'.

Many leaders of the state had earlier come out against Shashi Tharoor contesting for the post of Congress President. Hibi Eden was the one who publicly declared his support for Tharoor.