"Thiruvananthapuram Has Been Denied Development, Jobs": Union Minister

Rajeev Chandrasekhar faces a stiff challenge from former diplomat and senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, who is seeking a third term from the constituency.

In a tough battle with sitting Congress MP Shashi Tharoor for the prized Thiruvananthapuram seat, BJP candidate and Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Sunday said the constituency has been deprived of development for the last 15-20 years.

Speaking to ANI on Sunday, the Union Minister said, "Thiruvananthapuram has been denied development and jobs for the last 15-20 years. None of the two MPs (who represented the seat all these years) did anything for the people. The people here are craving for development, change and jobs. The youth want opportunities."

Rajeev Chandrasekhar faces a stiff challenge from former diplomat and senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, who is seeking a third term from the constituency.