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CM Satheesan Defends Controversial Key Appointments of Muneer and Devarajan
- •Chief Minister V D Satheesan defended the appointment of IUML leader M K Muneer as chairman of the State Administrative Reforms Commission.
- •Forward Bloc national general secretary G Devarajan was appointed as Keralam special representative in New Delhi.
- •Satheesan stated these cabinet-rank appointments aim to reform administration and secure central government funds.
- •The Chief Minister noted that Keralam has historically failed to apply for a significant share of available central scheme projects compared to states like Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat.
- •Devarajan's extensive experience and connections in New Delhi will help the state effectively engage with central authorities and advance project proposals.
Key Questions Answered
Chief Minister V D Satheesan stated that these appointments are part of the UDF government's initiative to reform administration, improve departmental coordination, simplify file-clearing procedures, and better secure Keralam's share of central government funds.
As special representative, G Devarajan is expected to leverage his experience and connections in the national capital to engage with authorities, help departments prepare proposals, and secure Keralam's rightful share of central project funding.
Satheesan noted that while several states like Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Gujarat actively sought funds under various central schemes, Keralam had not applied for even a quarter of the available projects since the shift from the Planning Commission to NITI Aayog.
