Archive · 21 May 2025
Kerala CM's Office Disputes Smart Road Inauguration Absence Claims
The Chief Minister of Kerala missed the opening of some new roads.
Some news said it was because the LSG minister was upset about the CM not showing up.
The Chief Minister's office said the CM was sick and had to cancel the event and denied reports of any protest.
The LSG minister also said he didn't have any problems with the CM.
The government said this news might be part of a plan to make them look bad, especially since it's an election year.
The smart roads are a joint project between the state and central governments.
The Kerala CM's office refuted reports that the CM skipped a smart road inauguration due to a protest.
The office stated the CM's absence on May 16 was due to health reasons.
Local Self-Government (LSG) Minister M.B. Rajesh denied reports of a dispute over the inauguration.
Reports suggested Rajesh protested CM Pinarayi Vijayan's absence from the event.
The Smart City project involves funding from both central and state governments.
- Who
- Pinarayi Vijayan, M.B. Rajesh, Mohammed Riyash
- What
- Disagreement surrounding the inauguration of smart roads.
- When
- May 16, 2025
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Why
- The CM's office cited health, media alleged a protest.
Media Outlets
Government Officials
Reason for Absence
Media Outlets
The CM skipped the road inauguration due to a protest from the LSG minister.
Government Officials
The CM was absent due to health reasons.
Project Credit
Media Outlets
Disagreement between LSG and PWD ministers over project credit.
Government Officials
No disputes, all reports are wrong.
- Chief Minister
- Pinarayi Vijayan
- LSG Minister
- M.B. Rajesh
- PWD Minister
- Mohammed Riyash
- Event Date
- May 16, 2025
- Event
- Smart City Road Inauguration
- CM's Official Reason
- Health reasons
- LSG Department Spending
- Rs 80 crore
