India, Dec. 13 -- Congress MP from Thiruvananthapuram Shashi Tharoor on Saturday welcomed the outcome of the Kerala local body elections, describing the results as a clear mandate and a celebration of the state's democratic ethos.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Tharoor congratulated the United Democratic Front (UDF) for what he called an impressive performance in local bodies across the state, saying it sent a strong signal ahead of the next Kerala Assembly elections.

"What a day of amazing results in the Kerala local self-government elections! The mandate is clear, and the democratic spirit of the state shines through," Tharoor wrote.

He said the UDF's performance reflected sustained hard work, a strong political message and preva...