Shashi Tharoor lauds Kerala Fire & Rescue Services for 'highly commendable' job after being rescued from stuck lift
Thiruvananthapuram, July 18
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday expressed his "appreciation" for the "speed, efficiency, and capability" of the Kerala Fire & Rescue Service after being rescued from a stuck elevator at a private hotel in Thiruvananthapuram.
The Thiruvananthapuram MP was trapped for nearly half an hour while arriving to attend the installation ceremony of the Rotary Club of Trivandrum East.
Fire and Rescue Services personnel reached the spot promptly and utilised a hydraulic spreader to pry open the jammed lift doors, safely evacuating the leader.
Taking to X, Shashi Tharoor quoted an ANI X post detailing how he was briefly stuck in a hotel lift in Thiruvananthapuram before being rescued by Kerala Fire and Rescue Services using a hydraulic spreader.
Tharoor lauded the rescue team for their "highly commendable job," while noting that the incident caused a delay in his schedule.
"Half an hour in the lift was not a major problem, though it did make me unconscionably late for my next two appointments, one with a Minister calling on me! But I would wish to add a huge thank-you, and my highest appreciation, for the speed, efficiency and capability of the Kerala Fire & Rescue Service, who did a highly commendable job within minutes of receiving our call," Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said.
Following his rescue, the Congress MP commended the Fire and Rescue Services personnel at the venue, in recognition of their prompt response and professional conduct.
According to officials, the rescue team arrived within minutes of receiving a distress call from the hotel. Using specialised hydraulic equipment, they managed to create enough space to open the elevator doors and ensure the Congress MP's safe exit.
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor later proceeded to attend the Rotary Club event, where he publicly honoured the team.
— ANI
Reader Comments
It's good to see a politician appreciate frontline workers instead of just taking them for granted. The hydraulic spreader technique sounds impressive - quick thinking by the team. Tharoor's reputation for eloquence even extends to his gratitude!
While the rescue was great, I wish hotels in India took lift maintenance more seriously. Tharoor is a busy MP and this could have been avoided. Still, hats off to the fire service for their professionalism. We need better infrastructure inspections across the board.
It's refreshing to see a public figure acknowledge emergency services with such warmth. Tharoor could have just tweeted a quick thanks, but he made it personal by honoring them at the event. This sets a great example for other leaders. Well done, Kerala team!
Typical Tharoor - using big words like 'unconscionably late' even when stuck in a lift! 😄 But seriously, kudos to the fire service. In Kerala, we've seen them perform miracles during floods and landslides. Glad to see our MP recognizing true dedication. Jai Hind!
A good news story for once. No politics, no controversy - just a professional rescue and genuine appreciation. The hydraulic spreader is standard equipment for fire departments, but using it for a stuck lift shows their versatility. Tharoor handled the delay with grace.
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