Shashi Tharoor: Kerala Needs Government Change, Cites LDF's 'Debt Model'
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News18•02-02-2026, 00:00
Shashi Tharoor: Kerala Needs Government Change, Cites LDF's 'Debt Model'
- •Congress MP Shashi Tharoor states a change of government in Kerala is "absolutely indispensable," criticizing the CPI(M)-led LDF government's economic management.
- •Tharoor highlights Kerala's financial struggles, caught between an "unsupportive Centre" and the state's "fiscal profligacy," replacing a 'growth model' with a 'debt model'.
- •He pitches the Congress-led UDF as the only viable alternative, promising a new approach to governance and aiming for over 100 seats in the upcoming Assembly elections.
- •Tharoor supports India-EU Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) for economic growth and geopolitical messaging, urging faster implementation to boost exports and employment.
- •He discusses global oil dynamics, noting the US move on Venezuelan oil to stabilize prices amidst sanctions on Russian oil, and affirms Congress leadership unity.
Why It Matters: Shashi Tharoor asserts Kerala needs a government change due to LDF's economic mismanagement, advocating for the UDF.
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