‘My coat is not the CM’s coat, ask whoever commented about this’, Tharoor retort to Chennithala’s remarks

KANNUR: Shashi Tharoor has responded to former opposition leader Ramesh Chennithala’s remarks. Chennithala said that those who have stitched a coat for the Chief Minister post should leave it behind.

“I haven’t stitched any coat for the CM post. I wasn’t aware that our Chief ministers wear coats. I’m not sure who stitched the coat and when. Should as to those who said about this.”, replied Tharoor.

“When I am in Kerala, I spent most of my time in Thiruvananthapuram. As the people want to see me, I get invited to many events. I attend these events and delivers speech as per my time schedule. I am doing the same thing which I had been doing for 14 years. It doesn't matter what anyone says.”, said Tharoor.

Ramesh Chennithala criticized Shashi Tharoor at the inauguration ceremony of K Karunakaran Centre in Thiruvananthapuram. “No one has to claim what position they will hold in four years because there is no certainty about the future of Kerala or the country. Those who have stitched a coat for the CM post should leave it behind and work towards success in the parliamentary elections.”, he said.

AICC general secretary KC Venugopal and MM Hassan also made statements against Shashi Tharoor.