Shashi Tharoor to Miss Kerala CM Swearing-In Ceremony, Apologizes for Absence Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has announced that he will not attend the swearing-in ceremony of Kerala’s new Chief Minister, VD Satheesan. In a social media post, Tharoor expressed regret for missing the event, explaining that he will be in Boston for a graduation ceremony at the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy at Tufts University. He will deliver the commencement address there, which coincides with the 50th anniversary reunion of his batch. Tharoor also mentioned that he will participate in a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of his batch, which he described as a significant event in his personal history. Tharoor’s absence has been met with understanding, as the event is scheduled for May 18, following Satheesan’s selection as the leader of the Congress Legislative Party (CLP) on Thursday. Satheesan was chosen by the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) after a meeting held in the assembly premises. Senior Congress leader Tiruvanchir Raghavan supported the decision, while senior leader Ramesh Chennithala sent a letter endorsing Satheesan’s candidacy. The selection came shortly after the United Democratic Front (UDF) secured a strong victory in the state elections. Satheesan’s swearing-in ceremony will take place on May 18, following his formal nomination by the All India Congress Committee (AICC). The event will see the participation of several political figures, including Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, who have been invited to attend. The KPCC president, Sunny Joseph, and AICC’s Kerala in-charge, Deepa Das Munshi, have already met with the state governor, Rajendra Vishwanath Araker, to discuss the proceedings.#shashi_tharoor #kerala_pradesh_congress_committee #vd_satheesan #fletcher_school_of_law_diplomacy #tufts_university
