Three Southern CMs Skip PM-Chaired NITI Aayog Meet; Stalin, Revanth, Naidu in Attendance

In a significant political development, three southern Chief Ministers—Siddaramaiah of Karnataka, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu of Himachal Pradesh, and Pinarayi Vijayan of Kerala—chose to skip the NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Their absence underscores growing tensions between opposition-led states and the central government over perceived neglect in the Union Budget.

The Boycott Explained

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin initiated the boycott, citing the Union Budget's alleged discriminatory approach towards non-NDA states. He accused the central government of sidelining Tamil Nadu's interests and announced his decision to skip the NITI Aayog meeting as a form of protest. 

Following Stalin's lead, other opposition-ruled states expressed solidarity. Karnataka's Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Himachal Pradesh's Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu also chose to abstain from the meeting. Additionally, Kerala's Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan had earlier delegated the state's Finance Minister to attend but later withdrew, indicating a unified stance among these states. 

Attendance at the Meeting

Despite the boycott by several southern CMs, leaders from other states attended the meeting. Notably, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu participated, engaging with Union ministers across various sectors, including energy, defence, home, finance, and IT. His presence highlighted a contrasting approach, focusing on state development and collaboration with the central government. 

The absence of these southern Chief Ministers from the NITI Aayog meeting reflects deepening political divides between opposition-led states and the central government. The protest underscores concerns over equitable development and resource allocation, with opposition leaders accusing the central government of favoring NDA-ruled states in the Union Budget.

As the political landscape evolves, the dynamics between state and central governments will continue to influence India's development trajectory. The outcomes of such protests and the subsequent dialogues will be pivotal in shaping the nation's governance and intergovernmental relations.

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