Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan Accuses Kerala Government of Centralizing Power

Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan has leveled serious allegations against the Kerala government, claiming that decision-making power is being <b>concentrated within the Chief Minister's office</b>. He stated that this trend has sidelined cabinet ministers, who are reportedly kept in the dark regarding critical departmental decisions. Vijayan highlighted the electricity purchase agreement with GNA as a primary example, noting that the concerned minister was unaware of both the deal's initiation and its subsequent abandonment. He further alleged that officials are creating an <b>artificial power shortage</b> to benefit corporate monopolies. Demanding a <b>judicial investigation</b> into these administrative actions, Vijayan criticized the lack of coordination between government departments. He argued that such independent decision-making by the Chief Minister is unprecedented in the state's governance history.