Shashi Tharoor Predicts 'Slam Dunk' Victory in 2024 Lok Sabha Elections

Shashi Tharoor, the Congress leader and incumbent Member of Parliament (MP) for Thiruvananthapuram, has expressed confidence in securing a resounding victory in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Tharoor, who has represented the constituency since 2009, is seeking a record fourth term in the Lower House.

In a recent statement, Tharoor dismissed the BJP's attempts to shift voter focus by making what he called "preposterous attacks" about the Congress party's alleged plans to redistribute wealth and take away women's gold and mangalsutras. He maintained that the Lok Sabha elections in Thiruvananthapuram is a three-cornered contest, and he remains confident in his ability to succeed despite the BJP's campaign led by Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar.

Tharoor also questioned why Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is attacking Rahul Gandhi and the Congress instead of the BJP. He was accompanied by Congress leader Sachin Pilot, who expressed certainty that the Congress-led United Democratic Front will win all 20 seats in Kerala.

Why this matters: The Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat is considered a high-profile constituency in Kerala, with a fierce battle expected among candidates from the United Democratic Front (UDF), Left Democratic Front (LDF), and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The outcome of this election could have implications for the political landscape in Kerala and the Congress party's national prospects.

Tharoor highlighted his 15-year track record as an incumbent MP, stating that there is no anti-incumbency sentiment against him due to his performance and service to the constituency. He also predicted that the BJP-led alliance (NDA) will struggle to touch even 272 seats, let alone 300 or 400, indicating his confidence in the Congress party's overall performance in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

The voting for the Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat is scheduled for April 26, 2024, and the results will be announced on June 4, 2024. Tharoor faces challenges from BJP candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar and CPI's Pannyan Ravindran. Despite the BJP's push in the state, Tharoor stated, "The BJP's attempt to pitch the Hindu agenda in Thiruvananthapuram will not have any appeal, as people vote for a government that looks after their welfare, not just their religion."

Key Takeaways

• Shashi Tharoor confident of winning 4th term as Thiruvananthapuram MP in 2024 elections
• Tharoor dismisses BJP's "preposterous attacks" on Congress, says Lok Sabha race is 3-way
• Tharoor questions Kerala CM's attacks on Rahul Gandhi, says Congress-led UDF will win all 20 seats
• Thiruvananthapuram Lok Sabha seat seen as high-profile, outcome could impact Kerala politics
• Tharoor says BJP's "Hindu agenda" won't appeal, voters want welfare, not just religion