Delhi CM Kejriwal, Punjab CM Mann Join ‘Historic Protest’ in Kerala Against Centre

Delhi Under the direction of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will take part in Kerala’s protest against the Centre on Thursday in Delhi. The massive protest against the Center’s alleged discrimination against Kerala will take place at Jantar Mantar in Delhi. State legislators, ministers, and parliamentarians will be present at the demonstration. Following the support for Vijayan’s protests by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, DMK Minister P Thiaga Rajan will speak on behalf of the party.

LDF convenor EP Jayarajan asserted that they are raising people’s demands through the mega agitation.

“We are raising the people’s demands. Yesterday it was Karnataka, today it is Kerala, tomorrow other states will also come,” Jayarajan said.
Speaking on the protest, Kerala MLA K K Shailaja said, “Without getting proper tax share and funds from Central government, the state cannot sustain. They are not allowing us to borrow money also. Central govt is implementing some rules, especially for Kerala lowering the borrowing limit.”

“Karnataka CM yesterday expressed his solidarity with us,” she added.
Announcing the protest earlier through a press conference on Wednesday, CM Vijayan said, “We have had to resort to such an unprecedented struggle, as it is essential for Kerala’s survival and advancement.”

Vijayan emphasized that the goal of the agitation is to protect all states’ constitutional rights, not just Kerala’s.

“This agitation is intended to safeguard the constitutional rights of all states, not merely Kerala’s. The aim of this struggle is not to triumph over anyone, but to secure what we rightfully deserve instead of surrendering. We believe that the entire country will stand with Kerala in support of this protest,” the Chief Minister said.
The Kerala Chief Minister claimed that the central government favours states which are governed by the Bharatiya Janata Party or the National Democratic Alliance.
“The BJP governs independently or in coalition with other parties in 17 states. The Central Government appears to solely favour these 17 states, while neglecting those not aligned with the NDA,” Vijayan said.