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Shashi Tharoor lands in Geneva to seek UN assistance for Kerala floods

Shashi Tharoor lands in Geneva to seek UN assistance for Kerala floods

Geneva, Aug 20 (UNI) Congress leader and former UN diplomat Shashi Tharoor landed here, to talk to UN officials for ensuring assistance for Kerala floods.
"Landed in Geneva to meet with UN & international humanitarian agencies for consultations on Kerala Floods," Mr Tharoor tweeted.
He said while seeking help is the prerogative of the Government of India, he has landed in Geneva "in close consultation with CM Kerala Vijayan Pinarayi," to explore what 'help could be possible, if sought".

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