“Kerala to ‘Keralam’ Is Empty Symbolism”: Shashi Tharoor | Israel - Iran | ThinkEdu 2026

#ShashiTharoor #ThinkEdu2026 #KeralaPolitics #UDF At ThinkEdu Conclave 2026, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor delivered sharp and wide-ranging remarks on Kerala politics, global tensions, and the upcoming elections. On the proposal to rename Kerala as “Keralam,” Tharoor described it as “empty symbolism,” arguing that governance should focus on substantive issues rather than symbolic changes. Addressing rising tensions between Israel and Iran, he dismissed fears of an imminent World War III, stating that while the situation is serious, a full-scale global conflict remains unlikely. Turning to state politics, Tharoor expressed strong confidence that the United Democratic Front (UDF) will secure victory in the upcoming elections, positioning it as a credible alternative in Kerala’s political landscape. From regional identity debates to global geopolitics and electoral predictions, Tharoor’s session at #ThinkEdu2026 covered it all. Watch the full speech and share your views in the comments. #WorldWar3 #IndiaNews #KeralamDebate #GlobalPolitics #IsraelIranConflict #KeralaElections2026 #PoliticalAnalysis ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We are active on social media! Follow us: Facebook:   / thenewindianxpress   Twitter:   / newindianxpress   APP: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Stay updated with our Apps: For Android users: http://bit.ly/2EdIaWW iOS users: https://apple.co/2SrVdHf For more videos: http://www.newindianexpress.com/videos For all the important news: http://www.newindianexpress.com/