New Delhi: Confirmed by the Congress's central election committee in New Delhi on Thursday, Shashi Tharoor's candidacy from Thiruvananthapuram for the 2024 Lok Sabha Election sets up his contest against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) union minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar.

In his first Lok Sabha election, Rajeev Chandrasekhar faces a crucial test against Shashi Tharoor, who seeks his fourth term. The BJP, lacking any Lok Sabha MP from Kerala, relies heavily on Chandrasekhar in the state for its debut.

Tharoor's victory on his home turf is crucial, potentially impacting his future in electoral politics.

What transpired in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections?
In the 2019 elections, Tharoor secured over four lakh votes, holding a substantial lead over BJP candidate Kummanam Rajasekharan, who received approximately 3.16 lakh votes.