Kerala has taken a huge leap in terms of development in the last five years and there is a visible change in all sectors, said chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

“The reputation of the state has grown. Though ours is a small state, our achievements were noticed and discussed internationally,” he said while inaugurating the valedictory rally of the southern leg of LDF’s ‘Vikasana Munnetta Yatra’ led by CPI leader Binoy Viswam MP.

Addressing a large gathering of LDF workers an hour after the announcement of assembly poll date, Vijayan listed out the achievements of the government led by him and attributed those as the success of the people of Kerala. “There was a mindset that nothing will work here. That has changed and the people of the state have catalysed that change,” he said.
Referring to the development of several stretches of national highway, Vijayan said the government had wanted a solution to the situation of people spending long hours on road. “Naturally, there was the need for acquiring land. We took people into confidence and ensured decent compensation. They cooperated and the road development became a reality,” he said. “Also, there was a feeling that Gail pipeline project couldn’t be completed here. That too was proved wrong with the cooperation of people,” he said.

When referring to the development projects initiated with the help of KIIFB, Vijayan recalled the initial criticism against the institution levelled by the opposition. “They said it will remain a dream. But, now we have started work of Rs 63,000 crore worth projects under KIIFB,” he said.

“The government has tried to initiate several good projects in the last five years. Did the opposition support at least one among those? Why did they oppose projects that are beneficial for the people? Their approach was so in all situations. When the people of Kerala joined together to fight Covid-19, what was our opposition doing? Did the opposition send you a word of appreciation for the good work you have done?” Vijayan asked the audience, warning the opposition not to humiliate people.

The southern leg of the yatra was flagged off by CPI general secretary D Raja in Kochi. The valedictory rally was also addressed by Binoy Viswam and M V Govindan.

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