Shashi Tharoor's Dramatic Comeback in Thiruvananthapuram

Despite initially trailing behind BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar by over 20,000 votes, Congress' Shashi Tharoor regained the lead in the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat by more than 11,000 votes. The battle was closely contested with frequent lead changes, but Tharoor secured a notable comeback.

In a dramatic twist of events, Congress' Shashi Tharoor has managed to regain the lead in the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat after initially trailing by over 20,000 votes. The fight between BJP candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar and Tharoor saw several lead changes, making it a nail-biting contest.

By noon, Chandrasekhar appeared to secure a significant advantage with a 24,000 vote lead over Tharoor. However, Tharoor rallied and, within an hour, overtook his competitor with a margin of 11,815 votes.

This turn of events marks a potential fourth-term victory for Tharoor in the Thiruvananthapuram LS seat, showcasing the unpredictable nature of electoral politics.