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‘If Pinarayi joins NDA, he can become CM again and Kerala can get more funds’: Athawale

January 21, 2026

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale has urged Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to join the BJP-led NDA, claiming it would lead to increased funding from the Central government for the state. Athawale suggested that such a move could be beneficial for Kerala's development and could help Vijayan secure another term as Chief Minister.

‘If Pinarayi joins NDA, he can become CM again and Kerala can get more funds’: Athawale

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Ramdas Athawale proposed that Pinarayi Vijayan join the NDA.
He claimed this move would result in more funds for Kerala from the Centre.
Athawale described joining NDA as a 'revolutionary' step.
He indicated that such a decision could help Vijayan win future Assembly elections.
The suggestion has drawn criticism from the ruling CPM in Kerala.

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‘If Pinarayi joins NDA, he can become CM again and Kerala can get more funds’: Athawale

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