Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Modi's Jibe at INDIA Bloc as Kerala Leaders Share Stage at Port Inauguration
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commented on the presence of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor at an event, suggesting it would cause discomfort to some in the INDIA bloc.
Modi inaugurated the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala, a project valued at ₹8,900 crore developed through a public-private partnership.
The PM highlighted the port's significance for trade and economic benefits.
Tharoor, who welcomed Modi, expressed his involvement in the port's inception, showcasing his pride.
The event was attended by key figures, including the Governor of Kerala and Union Ministers, underlining the project's importance for Kerala's development.
PM Modi inaugurated the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala.
Modi commented on the presence of Kerala CM and Congress MP, suggesting it would disturb the sleep of the INDIA bloc.
Shashi Tharoor welcomed PM Modi in Thiruvananthapuram before the event.
The seaport project is valued at ₹8,900 crore and developed under a public-private partnership.
The port is expected to enhance trade and benefit the Kerala economy.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, and others.
- What
- Inauguration of Vizhinjam International Seaport and political commentary.
- When
- Friday, May 1, 2025
- Where
- Vizhinjam, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Why
- To inaugurate the Vizhinjam International Seaport and comment on the presence of political figures.
- Event
- Vizhinjam International Seaport Inauguration
- Location
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Inaugurator
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Key Figures
- Pinarayi Vijayan, Shashi Tharoor
- Port Value
- ₹8,900 crore
- Project Type
- Public-Private Partnership