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Kerala CM defends collective cabinet decision-making process
Chief Minister Pinarayi Satheesan has defended his government's decision-making approach as collective and inclusive, pushing back against criticism from senior coalition partners. The CM claimed media outlets had misrepresented remarks by UDF convener Adoor Prakash.
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Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Satheesan on Tuesday asserted that all cabinet decisions in his government are taken collectively, addressing concerns raised by coalition allies within the ruling UDF bloc. Speaking to reporters, Satheesan declined to elaborate on the matter but accused sections of the media of distorting statements made by UDF convener Adoor Prakash regarding governance and decision-making processes.
The comments come amid mounting scrutiny of the cabinet's functioning, with some coalition partners expressing concerns about the administration's approach to policy decisions. Satheesan's statement underscores his commitment to maintaining consensus-based governance within the multi-party coalition government that won the 2021 Kerala Assembly elections.
The Chief Minister maintained that the cabinet operates through deliberations and consensus, rejecting any suggestion of unilateral decision-making. He attributed the controversy to media misinterpretation of remarks by senior UDF leaders, emphasizing that no substantive disagreement exists within the coalition on governance principles.
The Kerala government, led by the Indian National Congress in alliance with other UDF constituents, has faced occasional friction among coalition partners since assuming office. Satheesan's clarification reflects efforts to smooth tensions and reinforce the coalition's unity ahead of forthcoming policy initiatives.