The Indian National Congress on Friday announced its first list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, releasing the names of 39 candidates who will go on the ballot in April-May, this year.
Of the 39, one contestant is Kerala Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, who is set to contest from his home constituency of Thiruvananthapuram.
Tharoor is currently a sitting member of Parliament from the same constituency, on his third term.
Tharoor's opponent - the Union Minister of State for Information Technology - Shashi Tharoor, is a three-time Rajya Sabha member; he will be contesting for a Lok Sabha seat for the first time
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The 18th Jaipur Literature Festival, held at Hotel Clarks Amer, continued its legacy of intellectual discourse and literary celebration. Hosting renowned figures like Javed Akhtar, Shashi Tharoor, and Prajakta Kohli, the festival brought together leading authors, politicians, and artists for engaging debates, book signings, and live performances. The Jaipur BookMark and Jaipur Music Stage ran parallel to the main event, adding depth to the cultural experience. Over five days, the festival fostered dialogue on global issues, storytelling, and the power of free expression, solidifying its reputation as the 'greatest literary show on Earth.'
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Singh was responding to BJP questioning Arvind Kejriwal on the source of funds used for the renovation. BJP has termed the CM's residence as Kejriwal's 'Sheeshmahal.'
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