Didn't meet any community leader after taking appointment, met them after they asked, says Tharoor

MALAPPURAM: Shashi Tharoor MP said that he did not meet any community leader by appointment. "I saw them after they asked. It is not relevant to start the debate on the Chief Ministerial candidate now, Kerala is my 'karmabhoomi' (land where one works)", Tharoor said.

The Congress national leadership had earlier criticized Shashi Tharoor's statement that he was ready to contest the legislative elections and become the Chief Minister of Kerala. AICC General Secretary Tariq Anwar said that although leaders may have many wishes, there are certain methods for candidate selection in the party.