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Shashi Tharoor Warns Against Complacency as Congress Charts Kerala Poll Strategy

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor stated the party is entering a decisive 100-day period of hard work ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections following a leadership summit in Wayanad. He described the meeting as encouraging, marked by unity and a quiet determination among attendees. While acknowledging renewed confidence from recent local election results, Tharoor strongly warned against any complacency, emphasizing the need to cover all bases and build a positive agenda. Other leaders, like KC Venugopal, echoed this optimism, mounting a sharp attack on the ruling LDF government.

Key Points: Tharoor: Congress Has Talent, No Time for Complacency in Kerala

  • Congress enters crucial 100-day phase for Kerala polls
  • Party gains confidence from local election results
  • Tharoor warns against complacency, stresses hard work
  • Focus on building positive agenda for UDF
  • Leaders express unity and determination to win
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"We have talent, capacity but no time for complacency": Shashi Tharoor after attending Lakshya Leadership Summit in Wayanad

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor outlines a 100-day plan for Kerala polls after a key leadership summit, stressing unity and hard work for UDF victory.

"I believe we have all the talent, capacity and human resources required. If we do everything right, this victory should be ours. - Shashi Tharoor"

Wayanad, January 5

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday said the party was entering a crucial phase of hard work ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections, asserting that the next 100 days would be decisive for building a strong, positive narrative for the United Democratic Front.

Speaking after Congress Kerala's two-day Lakshya Leadership Summit in Wayanad, Tharoor described the meeting as highly encouraging, marked by unity and resolve. "I thought it was an extremely good meeting. There was an air of quiet determination, of solidarity, of camaraderie amongst the people, which is very good," he said.

Tharoor noted that the Congress had gained renewed confidence following the local self-government election results in December, but warned against complacency. "There is no doubt that the local self-government election results... have intensified self-belief and certain confidence in the party, but there is also a sense that there is no time for complacency," he said, stressing the need to "get down to hard work" immediately.

Highlighting key priorities, Tharoor said the party must address issues ranging from revising the electoral rolls.

"In the next 100 days, we really will have to make sure that we cover all the possible bases, not just finding issues to attack the government but also to paint a positive role and a positive agenda for the UDF and the Congress party," he said.

Expressing confidence in the party's leadership and cadre, Tharoor added, "I believe we have all the talent, capacity and human resources required. If we do everything right, this victory should be ours."

Echoing the optimism, Congress MP and party general secretary KC Venugopal had mounted a sharp attack on the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), claiming that people were "fed up" with the Pinarayi Vijayan-led government and determined to vote it out. "Everyone is moving forward together with great enthusiasm and vision. We are going to win Kerala," Venugopal said.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to hear about unity and resolve. But I hope this positive agenda is about concrete issues—unemployment, price rise, infrastructure—and not just attacking the LDF. Kerala needs substance, not just slogans. The talent is there, let's see the actionable plan.
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Aman W
As someone from Wayanad, it's encouraging to see such summits happening here. The "quiet determination" Tharoor mentions is what we feel on the ground. People are indeed looking for a change, but the Congress needs to connect beyond traditional votebanks. The hard work starts now!
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Sarah B
Interesting to follow Kerala politics. Tharoor's point about building a positive narrative is crucial. It's easy to be the opposition and criticize, but voters want to know what you *will* do. Hoping for a healthy, issue-based debate in the run-up to the elections.
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Karthik V
Venugopal's confidence is good, but saying people are "fed up" is a standard opposition line. The LDF government has its achievements too. The Congress-UDF combo needs to offer a compelling alternative, not just rely on anti-incumbency. The next 100 days will be a tight race! 💪
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Nisha Z
Unity is key. For too long, we've heard about internal bickering in the Congress. If this summit has truly fostered camaraderie, that's half the battle won. Now, please take this energy to every booth and household. The positive agenda must reach the common person.

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