Archive · 29 Oct 2025
Kerala Government Signs PM SHRI Scheme Amidst Internal Political Dispute
Imagine a group of friends planning a school project together.
Some friends were very against a new idea from another group, calling it a 'sneaky trick' to change their school's rules.
But then, one leader quietly decided to go ahead with the new idea without telling their friends.
Now, some friends are upset because they feel left out and weren't told about the decision.
They are questioning how their group is being run when important choices are made without everyone knowing.
Kerala's LDF government has signed the PM SHRI scheme, linking the state to the NEP 2020.
This move reverses a previous stance where CPM leaders had publicly opposed the scheme.
CPI Kerala Secretary Binoy Viswam accused the CPM leadership of keeping coalition partners and the public in the dark.
The CPI alleges a breach of trust within the LDF due to the lack of consultation.
The PM SHRI scheme aims to upgrade a targeted number of schools nationwide, with Kerala initially showing resistance.
- Who
- The Left Democratic Front (LDF) government in Kerala, including the CPM and CPI parties.
- What
- Signed the Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme, which links Kerala to the central government's National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
- When
- Recently, after previously resisting the scheme.
- Where
- Kerala, India.
- Why
- The decision was made quietly by the CPM leadership without consulting coalition partners, leading to accusations of a breach of trust and lack of transparency.
CPI's Stance
CPM's Actions
Transparency and Consultation
CPI's Stance
Accused the CPM of making a unilateral decision and keeping coalition partners, including the CPI, in the dark.
CPM's Actions
Proceeded with signing the PM SHRI scheme without prior consultation with coalition partners or public announcement.
Perception of the PM SHRI Scheme
CPI's Stance
Expressed that the government's decision-making process was flawed, questioning 'What kind of government is this?'.
CPM's Actions
Previously denounced the PM SHRI scheme as a 'Trojan horse' for the NEP 2020, suspecting a 'fascist agenda' to inject Hindutva ideology.
- Scheme Name
- Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI)
- Associated Policy
- National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
- Key Parties Involved
- CPI, CPM, LDF Government
- CPI Kerala Secretary
- Binoy Viswam