​ Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan praises Modi govt’s unbiased support

KOCHI: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is of the view that despite the differences in political ideology, the central government is responding positively to the developmental needs of the state.

Speaking at a function in Kozikkode, Pinarayi Vijayan said whenever he has taken up developmental issues concerning the state with Centre, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended full cooperation setting aside political differences. Citing his experience with regard to the development of roads in the state, he said that the Centre has assured all support. He said the Prime Minister has promised that money will not be a problem for road projects.

As and when the state makes progress in land acquisition the Centre will release funds. The Chief Minister said the Centre has a major role in the development of the state.

In this respect, there is good cooperation between the state and the Centre.Interestingly, Pinarayi Vijayan has often faced the criticism that he is trying to copy Narendra Modi’s style of administration.