Summary:
The PM asked a lot about the Vijayan’s recent US visit which did not go down well with the chief minister.“For states to get stronger they need a strong Centre. Members of all parties, including from Modi’s BJP, were there in the delegation that represented the people of Kerala. Maintaining the relations between the Centre and states and the state and local bodies in a balanced manner is important for the survival of the federal structure of the country. There was no need for including Kannanthanam in the delegation as he was part of the Union ministry before which the state made a representation,” Chennithala said here on Friday. A strong Centre, satisfied states and panchayats that become local governments are essential for building a strong foundation of federalism,” Vijayan wrote in an article about his Delhi visit, despatched to media on Friday.“A relation based on mutual trust and cooperation should exist between the Centre and the state..