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Shashi Tharoor advocates opportunities for youth in elections; hints at 2024 being his last contest

IndiaTimes Friday, 29 December 2023
Shashi Tharoor, Congress MP from Thiruvananthapuram, discussed the possibility of his last election in the constituency, indicating the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. He expressed the need to provide opportunities for younger people in politics. Tharoor clarified that he didn't say 'never' but that he believes it will be his last election. Despite this, he stated that he would fight the upcoming election with full dedication. Tharoor, who entered politics over a decade ago, previously achieved resounding victories in the 2009, 2014, and 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
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