High-Stakes Dialogue: Kerala's Financial Demands Meets Delhi’s Decision-Makers

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to address key financial issues between Kerala and the central government. The meeting, attended by state and national representatives, comes amid financial concerns in Kerala, including disaster relief for Wayanad. Details of the discussions remain undisclosed.

Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Finance Minister, convened a crucial meeting with Kerala's Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, on Wednesday at the national capital to tackle ongoing financial discussions.

The Left Democratic Front (LDF) government in Kerala and the BJP-led central administration have been at odds over several fiscal matters, notably disaster assistance for Wayanad and allocations of central funds.

Given Kerala's current financial struggles, this meeting is regarded as highly significant. Present at the discourse were Kerala Governor Rajendra Viswanath Arlekar and Special Representative K V Thomas. However, specific details about the meeting's outcomes were not available immediately.

(With inputs from agencies.)