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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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In the aftermath of the tragic flooding at a coaching centre in Delhi's Old Rajinder Nagar, which claimed the lives of three students on July 27, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, along with Jebi Mather, visited RML Hospital to meet the bereaved families. Tharoor described the incident as "shameful" and expressed deep sorrow over the loss, emphasizing the need for compensation and measures to prevent such tragedies in the future. Watch his emotional statement and see the latest updates on this heart-wrenching event. #ShashiTharoor #OldRajinderNagar #DelhiFlooding #CoachingCentreTragedy #RMLHospital #Congress #StudentSafety #DelhiNews #FamilySupport #TharoorStatement ~PR.274~ED.318~ED.102~GR.125~

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Congress MP Shashi Tharoor says, "... Budget of health and education ministries have been reduced, so I asked them the reason. There is no politics in this. Two states have been given favourable treatment to satisfy their coalition partners. We know this is how it works and we also have the right to protest against it... I am happy for the people of Bihar for getting such a generous package. It is a very big deal... 3 Congress and 1 DMK Chief Minister said they would not attend the NITI Aayog meeting because there was nothing for their states in the budget... Maybe Mamata Banerjee has an issue which she wants to discuss..." #ShashiTharooronBudget #budget2024 #ShashiTharooraccusition #oneindia #oneindianews ~HT.97~ED.101~

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In this special edition of Pitch Battle, we're joined by the esteemed Congress MP and cricket enthusiast, Shashi Tharoor. Mr. Tharoor shared his thoughts on India's recent ICC triumph, a victory that came after a decade-long wait. Tharoor weighed in on potential leadership changes. He expressed his preference for Jasprit Bumrah as the next T20 captain, citing his skill and temperament. However, he also acknowledged that South African team fought well and it was fair play game rather than being completely one sided. #India #CongratulationsIndia #IndiaWorldCup #ICCWorldCup #T20WorldCup #Bumrah #ViratKohli #RohitSharma #PitchBattle #Congress #ShashiTharoor #Sportsnews #Cricketnews #Interview #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.97~PR.320~ED.101~

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