Aiyar Champions Kerala's Panchayati Raj Leadership

Senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar expressed confidence in Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's continued leadership amid upcoming Assembly elections. Aiyar spoke at the 'Vision 2031: Development and Democracy' seminar.

Aiyar, a former Union Cabinet Minister, called for amendments to strengthen Kerala's Panchayati Raj system, drawing on Mahatma Gandhi's vision of inclusive democracy. He noted the state leads in practice but needs legal support to fulfill Rajiv Gandhi's expectations.

Aiyar urged Vijayan to enact legislation from practical insights and reports. His remarks were praised by Vijayan, who committed to empowering local bodies as central to Kerala's development.