New Delhi, Sept. 24 -- Amid flooding in Kolkata, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor stated on Wednesday that he has cancelled his visit to the "City of Joy", where he was to attend some programme for two days.

In a post on X, Tharoor also expressed grief over the loss of lives due to the disaster in Eastern India City.

"Saddened to hear about the devastating floods, the loss of life, flooded streets and homes, stranded cars& buses, and worse, in Kolkata. I was to speak there today and tomorrow, but have cancelled my visit in the circumstances and am nursing a sore throat at home instead. My best wishes to the City of Joy for a speedy recovery from its current distress," Tharoor posted on X.

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