Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan presented a resolution in the Kerala Legislative Assembly criticizing the Centre’s alleged neglect and discrimination towards Kerala on various crucial matters. He emphasized the importance of all states being secure and prosperous for a nation to earn global respect. Vijayan highlighted Kerala’s unmet demands, including the long-standing request for an AIIMS and improvements in rail infrastructure.
The Chief Minister expressed disappointment over the Centre’s failure to address Kerala’s needs, despite its global development models. He underscored the significance of balanced regional growth for national advancement and criticized the Union Government’s recent budgets for deviating from this principle. Vijayan also pointed out reductions in central assistance for schemes like the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme, causing financial losses to the state.
Addressing issues ranging from healthcare to infrastructure, Vijayan urged the Centre to rectify its approach and uphold cooperative federalism. The resolution, which called for fair treatment towards Kerala, was later passed by the Assembly. However, the opposition raised concerns about not being officially informed about the resolution, citing ongoing protests related to the Sabarimala gold heist case.
