Tharoor Urges Centre: Fulfill Kerala's Budget Promises, Including AIIMS

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News18•31-01-2026, 18:15
Tharoor Urges Centre: Fulfill Kerala's Budget Promises, Including AIIMS
- •Congress MP Shashi Tharoor called on the Centre to honor its budget commitments to Kerala, specifically mentioning the long-pending AIIMS project.
- •Tharoor highlighted the critical issue of coastal erosion in Kerala, urging the government to address it with the same urgency as border security.
- •He noted the blame game between central and state governments regarding funding for coastal erosion mitigation, expressing hope for Union budget intervention.
- •The MP also stressed the importance of the upcoming Union budget addressing the significant challenge of unemployment across the country.
- •Tharoor pointed out that the promise of an AIIMS in Kerala dates back about 15 years, yet the project remains unfulfilled.
Why It Matters: Shashi Tharoor presses Centre to deliver on Kerala's budget promises, including AIIMS and coastal erosion solutions.
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