Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Leads Protest Against Centres Discrimination

New Delhi: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has accused the central government of discrimination against his state, leading to a financial crunch and forcing Kerala to resort to protests. Vijayan asserted that the Union government's actions have weakened cooperative federalism, and he expressed hope that the protest will receive massive support from leaders of non-BJP-ruled states.

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Discriminatory Approach Impacting Social Welfare

Vijayan criticized the Centre's discriminatory approach, which he claims is impacting Kerala's social welfare efforts. He urged everyone not to view the protest through a partisan political lens and emphasized that states like Kerala, which have successfully implemented population control measures, should be protected from a disproportionate fall in their share of revenue.

Protest Not to Defeat Anyone, But to Get What's Rightfully Eligible

The chief minister clarified that the protest against the Centre's alleged neglect of Kerala is not intended to defeat anyone but to obtain what is rightfully eligible for the state. He pointed out that the Centre has been cutting down funds and branding state-run schemes as central initiatives, which he sees as a challenge to the democratic system.

Criticism of Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan

Vijayan also took a swipe at Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, criticizing his actions and accusing him of withholding bills approved by the assembly and misusing his chancellorship to disrupt the functioning of universities. Vijayan viewed these actions as a direct challenge to constitutional values and necessitating legal actions and people's protests to safeguard federalism and democracy.

Protest in National Capital on Thursday

Chief Minister Vijayan, along with his cabinet colleagues, will stage the protest in the national capital on Thursday. The protest aims to highlight the Centre's alleged neglect of Kerala and demand the state's rightful share of resources and support.

Kerala's protest against the Centre's alleged discrimination and financial neglect reflects the growing tensions between the state and the central government. The protest highlights the importance of cooperative federalism and the need for equitable treatment of all states, regardless of political affiliations.