Kerala's High-Speed Rail Dilemma: Political Debates and Development Plans

Kerala's Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, has strongly advocated for the establishment of a high-speed rail corridor in the state, irrespective of the project's origin. His comments came amidst criticism directed at E Sreedharan, famously dubbed 'Metroman', who initiated a project report without official approval.

Despite claims from Sreedharan that the central government favors his proposal, the Chief Minister revealed that repeated submissions to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw have gone unanswered. The state's prior K-Rail project remains in limbo, raising questions about potential political motives behind the neglect.

As Kerala watches neighboring states receive approval for similar projects, Vijayan expressed frustration, attributing the exclusion to the state's political stance against the ruling BJP. Meanwhile, Sreedharan pushes forward, anticipating formal government announcements.