Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday welcomed the United Democratic Front’s strong performance in the Kerala local self-government elections and also congratulated the Bharatiya Janata Party for its historic showing in his Thiruvananthapuram constituency, describing the outcome as the true ‘beauty of democracy’.
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In a post on social media platform X, Tharoor said,
“The mandate delivered by voters deserved respect, whether it favoured the UDF across the state or the BJP in the state capital. He noted that the results reflected a vibrant democratic spirit in Kerala.”
Calling the outcome a day of remarkable electoral results, Tharoor congratulated the UDF on its impressive victories in multiple local bodies.
He said,
“The performance was a clear endorsement from voters and a strong signal ahead of the upcoming state Assembly elections.”
According to him,
“Sustained effort, a clear political message, and prevailing anti-incumbency sentiments contributed to the improved showing compared to the 2020 local body polls”
At the same time, Tharoor acknowledged the BJP’s breakthrough in Thiruvananthapuram. He offered his congratulations for what he termed a significant victory in the city corporation, describing it as a notable shift in the political landscape of the state capital.
The Congress leader said he had campaigned for change after what he described as 45 years of Left Democratic Front misrule, but ultimately the electorate chose another party that also promised a clear alternative in governance.
Tharoor said,
“This is the beauty of democracy. The people’s verdict must be accepted, whether it supports the UDF statewide or the BJP in my constituency”.
Reaffirming his commitment to public service, Tharoor, the Member of Parliament from Thiruvananthapuram, said he would continue working for the welfare of Kerala, advocating for the people’s concerns and upholding the principles of good governance.
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