'Despite Delays' Congress MP Shashi Tharoor Receives PM Modi In Thiruvananthapuram, Takes Jab At 'Dysfunctional' Delhi Airport

Thiruvananthapuram: Congress Member of Parliament (MP) Shashi Tharoor on Thursday received Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Thiruvananthapuram, his parliamentary constituency, despite facing "delays" at the “dysfunctional" Delhi airport. Tharoor on his X handle shared photos of receiving Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Thiruvananthapuram Airport.

"Despite delays at the dysfunctional Delhi airport, managed to land in Thiruvananthapuram in time to receive Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his arrival in my constituency," the Congress MP said.

"Looking forward to his officially commissioning Vizhinjam port, a project I have been proud to have been involved with since its inception," he added.

Notably, PM Modi arrived in Kerala on Thursday night to officially commission the Vizhinjam International Seaport. The port in Thiruvananthapuram district is expected to boost India's participation in international trade and shipping.

Notably, heavy rains lashed Delhi on Thursday night and Friday morning. Due to these inclement weather conditions, over 100 flights have been delayed at Delhi's Indira Gandhi Airport.

About The Vizhinjam Port:

The deep-water port has been developed by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), India's largest port developer and part of the Adani Group, under a public-private partnership.

The project was completed at an estimated cost of Rs 8,867 crore. Following a successful trial run, the port received its commercial commissioning certificate on December 4 last year.