Tharoor releases 68-page development report about his performance as MP in last 15 years
Thiruvananthapuram (PTI): The Congress-led UDF's candidate from Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha constituency Shashi Tharoor on Saturday released a 68-page booklet detailing his contributions to the constituency as an MP for the last 15 years.
While addressing a gathering here, Tharoor said that he had been subjected to baseless allegations whenever he contested and this time the charge is that he has not done anything for the constituency for the last 15 years.
"They are saying that I have not done anything for the past 15 years. So I am releasing a 68-page development report," Tharoor said.
He also ridiculed the phrase, 'Modiyude guarantee' (Modi's guarantee) saying that the BJP's only guarantee is that they will not deliver on their promises.
"Jumla is their only guarantee," he added.
Noted Malayalam movie director Adoor Gopalakrishnan received the first copy of the booklet.
Tharoor said he first thought of handing over the booklet to a political leader and then decided to invite a widely respected public figure.
"My works were not only for the Congress party but for the people of this state.
"So I thought it would be better if I give this development report to a public figure who is widely accepted and respected. I am thankful to Adoor Gopalakrishnan for accepting this invitation," Tharoor said.
Tharoor listed out the development works he had done for the constituency and the roles he played in major works like the construction of the National Highway bypass and Vizhinjam seaport.
The Congress MP also criticised the BJP-led NDA for not doing anything for Thiruvananthapuram in the last 10 years.
"Not even the promises made in the Parliament were implemented," Tharoor said.
He said the present NDA candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar is making promises after he has been announced as the candidate.
Tharoor said he is not only seeking votes based on the development but also for the political stand that he consistently takes on major issues in the country.
"I have stood up against the efforts of the Modi government to destroy the very concept of India and the spirit of our Constitution. I have been consistent in my political stand against such divisive strategies of the Central government both inside the House and outside," he added.
He said he seeks the votes for continuing his fight against BJP and to continue his good work for the constituency.
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KKR defeat LSG via Super Over
Lucknow (PTI): Kolkata Knight Riders edged Lucknow Super Giants via Super Overs in a battle between two bottom-placed teams in the IPL, here on Sunday.
Chasing a modest 156, LSG suffered a batting collapse and managed to tie the contest and take it to Super Over with No. 9 Mohammed Shami striking a last-ball six against a wayward Kartik Tyagi, who leaked 16 runs in the final over.
But Sunil Narine bowled a stunning Super Over conceding just one run and taking two wickets to give KKR an easy target.
Rinku Singh then finished the chase with a boundary off first ball from Prince Yadav.
Earlier the KKR were in deep trouble with 93/7 in 15 overs but Rinku smashed a sensational 83 not out from 51 balls including four sixes in a row in the final over to lift them to 155/7.
Cameron Green (34) was the only other batter to reach double-digit scores as KKR suffered a familiar batting meltdown with Mohsin taking his maiden fifer.
In reply, LSG continued their dismal show with the bat to succumb to their fifth loss in a row.
Brief Scores:
Kolkata Knight Riders 155/7; 20 overs (Rinku Singh 83 not out, Cameron Green 34; Mohsin Khan 5/23). Lucknow Super Giants 155/8; 20 overs (Rishabh Pant 42). KKR won via Super Over.
