Victory and Change: Tharoor Applauds Democratic Spirit in Kerala Elections

Shashi Tharoor celebrated the UDF's local election victories in Kerala while acknowledging the BJP's success in Thiruvananthapuram. He emphasized respect for the people's verdict and the democratic spirit of the elections. Tharoor highlighted the shift in political landscape and the end of 45 years of LDF rule.

Shashi Tharoor, a prominent Congress leader, on Saturday praised the United Democratic Front's (UDF) victory in Kerala's local body elections while acknowledging the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) impressive performance in Thiruvananthapuram.

In a social media post, Tharoor underscored the importance of respecting the people's decisions, recognizing the clear mandate given both to the UDF and the BJP in his constituency.

Tharoor noted the significant political shift marked by the BJP's win in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, ending a 45-year reign of Left rule, and viewed it as a potential boost for the BJP in the forthcoming 2026 Assembly polls.

(With inputs from agencies.)