Told to keep off Kerala flood relief event, says Thailand envoy

  • | Saturday | 15th September, 2018

Propose B-to-G assistance by Thai companies registered in India - politely advised not to be present at handing over 3. Propose Thai companies registered in India proceed without me,” Gongsakdi tweeted. “Kerala flood relief - perseverance: 1. “When a helpful government reaches out to offer support to people in distress and need, the ambassador is told to stay out of it. US accepted our aid for Katrina, but India is too grand to do so,” tweeted Tharoor.

NEW DELHI: Thailand’s ambassador to India Chutintor n Gongsakdi stirred up a mini storm after he publicly expressed disappointment over India asking him to stay away from the handing over of relief material for Kerala flood victims by private Thai companies.The ambassador tweeted his letter to these private companies in which he said he was infor med infor mally that though these companies are registered in India, it would not be advisable for him to be present at “any handing over occasion”.Sources said this was communicated to the ambassador by the foreign ministry. “Kerala flood relief - perseverance: 1. Propose G-to-G assistance - politely refused2. Propose B-to-G assistance by Thai companies registered in India - politely advised not to be present at handing over 3. Propose Thai companies registered in India proceed without me,” Gongsakdi tweeted. The ambassador had planned to hand over the relief material, in cash and kind, to the Kerala resident commissioner here.“I therefore regret to inform you that your ambassador will not be able to participate in your company’s handing over of relief to Kerala and I urge you and your companies to consider what you deem to be the most appropriate option for disposing of the intended generous relief,’’ Gongsakdi said in his letter.The government has continued to maintain that it will not accept any assistance from foreign governments for the flood-ravaged state.Congress MP from Kerala Shashi Tharoor described the decision to keep Gongsakdi out as “extraordinary”. “When a helpful government reaches out to offer support to people in distress and need, the ambassador is told to stay out of it. Our government puts petty pride and arrogance before human needs. US accepted our aid for Katrina, but India is too grand to do so,” tweeted Tharoor.

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