Overview

• Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurated the statewide programme in Thiruvananthapuram, with sessions scheduled at panchayats, municipalities and corporations through October 20.
• The conclaves are designed to present local achievements and collect public suggestions, with officials asked to table progress reports on areas such as waste management and extreme poverty.
• Vijayan accused the Union government of neglecting Kerala and withholding support, framing the outreach as a push to secure the state’s due within a federal system.
• The Chief Minister said some local bodies are staying away from the initiative and urged opposition-led councils to participate to advance development planning.
• At the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation event, Minister M. B. Rajesh presided and Mayor Arya Rajendran said the EMS auditorium will be made available for small exhibitions and book releases.