Shashi Tharoor Slams Kerala’s “Misplaced Generosity” For Turkey, CPM Reacts

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 in the course of the 2023 earthquake, pointing to Ankara’s help to Islamabad within the stand-off towards India. 

Posting a information merchandise about Kerala’s Rs 10 crore help 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 individuals 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 properly 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 properly the Modi govt itself had launched Operation Dost to assist Turkey. Kerala bashing is unwarranted. https://t.co/JgWvCHnUM2

— John Brittas (@JohnBrittas) May 24, 2025

Turkey’s help to Pakistan within the four-day armed battle with India has been adopted by a string public sentiment towards the Mediterranean nation. The civil society has promptly dropped it as a favoured vacationer vacation spot, dealer associations have boycotted Turkish items and Turkish kinds working in India have been put out of fee.