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THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan returned from the US on Sunday early morning after his 21-day treatment. He sprang a surprise as he came one day earlier than it was announced.Industries minister E P Jayarajan had said that the chief minister will be returning on Monday morning. The chief minister has sought time to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday.In the meeting, it is expected that the CM would request more financial assistance for flood relief from the Centre. But the chief minister’s office confirmed that the Prime Minister’s office is yet to give nod for the meeting.The chief minister is expected to return to Kerala on Wednesday and will chair the cabinet meeting on Thursday. Based on their report, the Centre will be finalizing the compensation package for the state.However, the chief minister decided to meet the Prime Minister even before the Central team submits its report and seek maximum support from the Centre..