Cheers echoed through Thiruvananthapuram as Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed on Friday, welcomed lavishly by CM Pinarayi Vijayan. The visit centered on kickstarting projects that promise to supercharge Kerala’s development landscape.
In his address, Vijayan called it a ‘cherished milestone,’ underscoring the role of PM Modi’s engagements in fast-tracking state progress.
The platform brimmed with leaders like Governor Rajendra V Arlekar, Mayor V.V. Rajesh, MoS George Kurian, Minister M.B. Rajesh, MP Shashi Tharoor, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, administrators, and beneficiaries.
Standouts were the groundwork for CSIR-NIIST Innovation Hub, Poojappura post office unveiling, and PM SVANidhi scheme for one lakh vendors, featuring direct credit and loan handouts.
Vijayan spotlighted the flagging off of three Amrit Bharat trains and one passenger link, deeming them essential for connectivity and economic vitality. ‘After persistent requests to Delhi, this is rewarding,’ he shared, profusely thanking Modi.
He anticipated sustained central empathy for Kerala’s needs and Modi’s personal push for deadlines. Concluding with state-wide greetings, Vijayan painted a vision of collaborative prosperity.