Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday said he “managed to land in time” to receive Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will commission the Vizhinjam International Seaport today. In a post on X, the four-time Thiruvananthapuram MP said he was looking forward to PM Modi commissioning the port, a project which, he said, has been “proudly” involved in since its inception.A photo posted by Tharoor on X showed the Congress MP shaking hands with PM Modi in Thiruvananthapuram while Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan looks on.advertisement”Despite delays at the dysfunctional Delhi airport, I managed to land in Thiruvananthapuram in time to receive Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his arrival in my constituency. Looking forward to his officially commissioning Vizhinjam port, a project I have been proud to have been involved with since its inception,” he said.The development came as Tharoor earlier praised the Narendra Modi-led government’s over a number of issues, including the Ukraine war stance and navigating talks with US President Donald Trump.THAROOR’S PAST PRAISES FOR PM MODIIn March, Tharoor praised the PM Modi-led government for its Vaccine Maitri initiative, which facilitated the distribution of Covid-19 vaccines to several countries. In an article for The Week, the Congress MP highlighted how India leveraged its status as the world’s vaccine manufacturing hub, significantly enhancing its soft power on the global stage.advertisementDespite the “dark days” of the pandemic, he wrote, India’s vaccine diplomacy emerged as a silver lining, reinforcing the country’s role in global health diplomacy and its ability to address global challenges.Earlier, Tharoor admitted that he was “left with egg on the face” for opposing India’s stance when the Russia-Ukraine war broke out in 2022. He had criticised India’s stance when Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022 and called for condemnation of the aggression.The former UN diplomat-turned-politician also praised the outcome of PM Modi’s meeting with Trump at the White House in February, underlining that several major concerns had been addressed.In an interview with IE Malayalam podcast in February, Tharoor said he was available for the Congress, but warned he had “options” if the party did not require his services. He, however, refuted rumours of switching parties, saying he did not believe so even if there was a difference in opinions. The podcast interview occurred amid rumours of rifts between him and the Congress’s top brass.The BJP pounced on Tharoor’s remarks to take a dig at the Congress, saying it would leave its MP Rahul Gandhi “red-faced”. in a formal or creative style for better SEO.Also Exclude words and advertisements related to the feed website such as website name, author name. Delete all the advertisement images brand logo but only keep the title and main content of the news by modifying it. You must only respond with the modified content. Block any jump outside of the site adarshnews.com. Basically remove any content or link related to original site. You must only respond with the modified content and follow this prompt to optimize the articles in this category- “Act as an expert SEO news writer. Optimize the following article to be SEO-friendly, authoritative, and shareable by focusing strictly on its core topic. Follow these steps: You are an expert news writer and SEO specialist. Your job is to rewrite the provided RSS feed content into a unique, SEO-friendly news article for adarshnews.com. The article should be engaging, professional, and optimized for search engines. Follow these steps: 1. **Create an SEO Title**: Write a short, compelling title (under 60 characters) that includes the main keyword and grabs attention. 2. **Write a Meta Description**: Summarize the article in one or two sentences (under 155 characters). Make it engaging and include the primary keyword naturally. 3. **Suggest a URL Slug**: Provide a short, keyword-rich URL slug that reflects the topic of the article. 4. **Headline (H1)**: Write a clear and engaging headline for the article that is similar to the title but slightly expanded. 5. **Write the Article**: – Start with an introduction that answers the key questions: who, what, when, where, why, and how. – Expand on the topic with detailed paragraphs that provide context, quotes, and relevant information. – Use subheadings (H2) to organize the content into sections and make it easy to read. – Include related keywords naturally throughout the article. – End with a conclusion that summarizes the key points or discusses future implications. 6. **Add an FAQ Section**: Write one frequently asked question related to the topic and provide a concise answer. Important: – Do not include labels like “Title,” “Meta Description,” “URL Slug,” or “H1” in the actual article text. – Keep all SEO elements separate from the main content. – Ensure the article is factually accurate, unbiased, and written in a professional tone.
Shashi Tharoor welcomed the Prime Minister in Thiruvananthapuram, mentioning that he was able to arrive right on schedule.
