Shashi Tharoor was at X, posting pictures of a monkey sitting on his lap. The latest X post with social media users smiling is a sweet encounter between Shashi Tharoor and a monkey. In a series of photos, the MP shared how the primate sat on his lap, ate food, and even gave him the most adorable hug. Tharoor’s post about this “extraordinary experience” has gone viral.
I had an extraordinary experience today. While I was sitting in the garden, reading my morning newspapers, a monkey wandered in, headed straight for me, and parked himself on my lap. He hungrily ate a couple of bananas we offered him, hugged me, and proceeded to rest his head on my chest before dozing off. I gently began to get up, but he leaped off and loped away, Tharoor wrote as he shared four photos.
The first photo shows the monkey comfortably sitting on Shashi Tharoor’s lap. The second one captures the animal enjoying a banana. The visuals also show how the primate catches a quick nap without getting down from the MP’s lap.
In a follow-up post, he added, “Reverence for wildlife is ingrained in us, so though I was a bit concerned about the risk of a monkey bite (which would have necessitated rabies shots), I stayed calm and welcomed his presence as non-threatening. I am gratified that my faith was borne out, and our encounter was entirely peaceful and gentle.”
