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Congress’s Shashi Tharoor criticized Kerala’s Rs 10 crore assist to Turkey after the 2023 earthquake, citing its assist for Pakistan in opposition to India. CPM’s John Brittas defended the state, pointing to the Central authorities’s help to Turkey
Congress’s Shashi Tharoor, who can also be a part of the Centre’s worldwide outreach on Operation Sindoor, has slammed the Kerala authorities over its assist to Turkey through the 2023 earthquake, pointing to Ankara’s assist to Islamabad within the stand-off in opposition to India.
Posting a information merchandise about Kerala’s Rs 10 crore assist to Turkey on X, Mr Tharoor mentioned the Left Democratic Entrance authorities ought to “replicate on its misplaced generosity”.
“I hope the Govt of Kerala displays on its misplaced generosity, after seeing Turkey’s behaviour two years later! To not point out that the folks of Wayanad (simply to take one Kerala instance) might have used these ten crores much better,” his publish learn.
CPM’s John Brittas responded instantly, saying why Mr Tharoor was questioning Kerala when the Central authorities had prolonged a serving to hand to Turkey and attributed it to “selective amnesia”.
“Hve nice regards for Shashi Tharoor. However these feedback are signs of selective amnesia,” his publish learn.
“It’s as amusing n puzzling why he needed to belittle Kerala when he is aware of very effectively the Modi govt itself had launched Operation Dost to assist Turkey. Kerala bashing is unwarranted,” his publish learn.
Hve nice regards for Shashi Tharoor. However these feedback are signs of selective amnesia. It’s as amusing n puzzling why he needed to belittle Kerala when he is aware of very effectively the Modi govt itself had launched Operation Dost to assist Turkey. Kerala bashing is unwarranted. https://t.co/JgWvCHnUM2
— John Brittas (@JohnBrittas) Might 24, 2025
Turkey’s assist to Pakistan within the four-day armed battle with India has been adopted by a string public sentiment in opposition to the Mediterranean nation. The civil society has promptly dropped it as a favoured vacationer vacation spot, dealer associations have boycotted Turkish items and Turkish types working in India have been put out of fee.