Thiruvananthapuram is one of the 20 Lok Sabha constituencies of Kerala. The Thiruvananthapuram constituency holds great significance as it is Kerala's capital and largest city. Over the years, the seat has been a stronghold of the Congress party.
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has criticized the public service broadcaster, Doordarshan, for its decision to air the movie The Kerala Story, alleging that the film wants to show that Kerala is some sort of Pakistan.
Rajasthan Royals has gifted its official jersey to the popular politician and writer Shashi Tharoor with his name engraved on it. The team made the gesture to show their appreciation for Tharoor s support.