THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Shashi Tharoor MP heaped praise on Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in front of Congress leaders including opposition leader. Tharoor lauded the chief minister at the inaugural function of Lulu Mall in Thiruvananthapuram.

‘I liked the chief minister's speech. There is no need to look at politics when the good things he has done for the development of the state are said. It is because I am one who stands for development. I like to see the development of Thiruvananthapuram. I am of the opinion that the chief minister is trying to change the present situation in Kerala,’ said Tharoor.