Shashi Tharoor request Modi to Pardon Cannes Winner Payal Kapadia

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[{"selector":"#anim-dc0e8f35-4f92-4a28-ba0b-510ed5318648 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-19.423469225528066%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] PM Modi congratulated Payal’s historic win by sharing a greeting on his post on Sunday, May 26.

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