Archive · 25 May 2025
Kerala Politicians Clash Over Aid to Turkey Amid India-Pakistan Conflict
Two politicians are arguing about money given to Turkey after an earthquake.
One politician, Shashi Tharoor, thinks Kerala shouldn't have given Turkey money because of things Turkey did later.
He also mentioned that the money could have helped the people of Wayanad.
The other politician, John Brittas, said Tharoor is forgetting that the Indian government also helped Turkey.
The argument comes after reports that Pakistan used Turkish drones.
Both politicians are currently on separate international trips.
Shashi Tharoor criticized Kerala's ₹10 crore aid to Turkey following a 2023 earthquake.
John Brittas responded, accusing Tharoor of 'selective amnesia' regarding India's Operation Dost.
Tharoor's remarks were made in response to reports of Pakistan using Turkish-made drones.
Tharoor suggested the aid could have been better used for Wayanad, which suffered a devastating landslide.
The debate occurred amidst parliamentary delegations' global outreach following the India-Pakistan conflict.
- Who
- Shashi Tharoor and John Brittas are the main figures in the dispute.
- What
- A dispute regarding Kerala's financial aid to Turkey and India's relationship with Turkey.
- When
- The debate took place on May 24, 2025, following the 2023 earthquake.
- Where
- The debate concerns the Kerala government's aid to Turkey.
- Why
- The debate arose due to reports of Pakistan using Turkish-made drones.
Shashi Tharoor's View
John Brittas' View
Aid Appropriateness
Shashi Tharoor's View
The aid was justified.
John Brittas' View
The Kerala government's financial aid to Turkey was 'misplaced generosity'.
- Aid Amount
- ₹10 crore
- Event
- Turkey Earthquake 2023
- Politician 1
- Shashi Tharoor
- Politician 2
- John Brittas
- India's Aid
- Operation Dost
- Location of Landslide
- Wayanad, Kerala