Palakkad, March 29 -- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday showcased support for the United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate from Chittoor Assembly constituency in Palakkad in Kerala.

He said that only a local like Sumesh Achuthan can represent the constituency correctly.

Speaking to ANI, Tharoor said that the performance of previous MLAs has been very disappointing, underlining that young, dynamic leaders like Achutan can transform the face of Chittoor.

"We have to see a change. There's been a very, very disappointing performance by the previous MLA, who was a minister. Every project that he has brought to this constituency has been a failure of no benefit to anybody. We need a young, dynamic representative who will transform the face...