Delhi IGI Airport was facing flight delays due to easterly winds and the closure of one runway for upgradation works.

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday received Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his parliamentary constituency Thiruvananthapuram, “on time” despite facing delays at the “dysfunctional” Delhi airport.

The Prime Minister arrived in Kerala to officially commission the Vizhinjam port, placing Kerala firmly on the global maritime map.

Taking to X, Tharoor wrote, “Despite delays at the dysfunctional Delhi airport, managed to land in Thiruvananthapuram in time to receive Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his arrival in my constituency.”

Tharoor also shared pictures of him welcoming Prime Minister Modi at the airport. “Looking forward to his (Prime Minister Modi) officially commissioning Vizhinjam port, a project I have been proud to have been involved with since its inception,” he added in the post.

The Congress leader was referring to the flight delays at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport caused due to easterly winds and the closure of one runway for upgradation works.

Heavy rainfall, accompanied by strong winds, lashed parts of the national capital and surrounding areas, leaving several areas waterlogged and disrupting flight operations at Delhi Airport. Over 100 flights were reported to be delayed due to unfavourable weather conditions.

PM Modi To Commission Vizhinjam Seaport In Kerala

In a big development, Minister Narendra Modi will officially commission the Vizhinjam International Seaport on Friday in Kerala. The port in Thiruvananthapuram district is expected to transform India’s role in international trade and shipping.

The deep-water port has been developed by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), India’s largest port developer and part of the Adani Group, under a public-private partnership. The project was completed at an estimated cost of Rs 8,867 crore.

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Thiruvananthapuram, India, India