Shashi Tharoor was not present at VD Satheesan's oath ceremony in Kerala. Here's why
Shashi Tharoor was absent from VD Satheesan's oath ceremony in Kerala due to a prior commitment in the United States. He had informed that he would be delivering a commencement address at his alma mater, the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy. Despite his absence, Tharoor expressed his thoughts for Satheesan and his colleagues on the occasion.
- ▪Shashi Tharoor was not present at the oath ceremony for new Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan.
- ▪Tharoor was in the United States to deliver a commencement address at Tufts University.
- ▪The Congress party celebrated a significant victory in Kerala, returning to power after defeating the Left Democratic Front.
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Shashi Tharoor was not present at VD Satheesan's oath ceremony in Kerala. Here's whyShashi Tharoor had informed last week that he won't be able to attend the ceremony because of a prior commitment.Updated on: May 18, 2026 11:34 AM ISTBy Nikita SharmaShare viaCopy link VD Satheesan took oath as the chief minister of Kerala along with his cabinet on Monday, including senior Congress leaders Ramesh Chennithala, Sunny Joseph, K. Muraleedharan and others. The ceremony was attended by several Congress dignitaries, but one key leader was absent — Shashi Tharoor.On Monday morning, sharing a post about not being able to attend the oath ceremony, Shashi Tharoor said that he will think of VD Satheesan and other party colleagues on the occasion.Tharoor could not attend the event as he was in the…
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