BJP leader CR Kesavan has strongly criticized the opposition’s decision to boycott the NITI Aayog meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, labeling their actions as “dangerous, divisive federalism.” Kesavan accused the opposition of undermining the principles of cooperative federalism and harming state and national interests by prioritizing political motives over constructive dialogue.
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- BJP leader CR Kesavan condemned the opposition’s boycott of the NITI Aayog meeting, calling it “dangerous, divisive federalism.”
- Kesavan accused the opposition of betraying the spirit of cooperative federalism and using states as political pawns.
- He described the opposition’s behavior as not only irresponsible but also undemocratic.
- Kesavan contrasted Prime Minister Modi’s prioritization of the country (‘desh’) with the INDI bloc’s focus on “hatred.”
- He noted that while Modi seeks consensus, the opposition is engaged in “negative politics of disruption.”
- The boycott was initially announced by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin.
- Congress chief ministers, including those from Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana, joined the boycott.
- The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government also decided to skip the meeting, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann not attending.
- Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan are also expected to miss the meeting.
- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, in contrast, attended the meeting to protest against perceived political discrimination against Bengal.
