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Kerala CM Vijayan Touts 97% Manifesto Delivery Ahead of Crucial Assembly Polls

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan presented the Left Democratic Front's progress report, asserting that 97% of its 2021 election manifesto promises have been implemented. He highlighted key achievements including the distribution of five lakh houses under the LIFE Mission and lifting over 64,000 families out of extreme poverty. The report also noted the accelerated timeline for the Vizhinjam Port project, now expected by 2028. Vijayan is contesting again from Dharmadam constituency as the LDF seeks to retain power in the upcoming Assembly polls.

Key Points: Kerala CM Presents LDF Progress Report Before Assembly Polls

  • 97% manifesto promises implemented
  • 5 lakh houses via LIFE Mission
  • 64,006 families out of extreme poverty
  • Vizhinjam Port completion accelerated to 2028
  • Financial aid for housewives
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Kerala CM Vijayan presents LDF's progress report says, "it is the government's responsibility"

CM Pinarayi Vijayan claims 97% of 2021 LDF manifesto promises implemented, highlighting housing, poverty eradication, and port projects.

"Presenting accounts before the public is the responsibility of the government. - Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan"

Kannur, April 6

The Left Democratic Front government on Monday placed its progress report of performance before the electorate ahead of the April 9 Assembly polls in Keralam.

Addressing a press conference in Dharmadam today, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, said that 97 per cent of the promises made by the 2021 LDF election manifesto have been implemented and others are in the advanced stages of implementation.

He said that the report is being presented in the 10th year of the LDF government. Presenting accounts before the public is the responsibility of the government, he said, adding that such reports have been published regularly since 2017.

The Chief Minister highlighted several key achievements of the LDF government.

The LIFE Mission scheme, the flagship scheme of the Keralam Government under CM Vijayan, delivered five lakh houses to the homeless across the state benefiting 20 lakh people, he said. Under the Punargeham scheme, 2,682 houses were built for fishing communities and flats were provided to 738 families. A total of 4,56,689 land title deeds have been distributed to those who previously did not have ownership documents.

The eradication of extreme poverty from Keralam was also cited as one of the government's landmark accomplishments during its tenure. A total of 64,006 families were lifted out of extreme poverty.

He also noted that Rs 1,000 monthly financial assistance is being provided to housewives, benefiting over 16,40,276 people.

The Chief Minister added that several other welfare initiatives have also been implemented in Kerala, including the introduction of the One Land Ownership Protection Act, aimed at safeguarding housing rights.

On the Vizhinjam Port project, the performance report said work has been accelerated advancing the expected completion from 2045 to 2028. Vijayan said that this was done despite the absence of central funding.

The Chief Minister said the first part of a township has been completed and 178 houses have been handed over to beneficiaries as part of the Mundakkai-Chooralmala rehabilitation efforts. He further said that the construction on the Anakkampoyil-Kalladi-Meppadi tunnel road project in Wayanad has begun.

Meanwhile, Pinarayi Vijayan, who is contesting again in his home consitutency Dharmadam in Kannur district, is pitted against V P Abdul Rasheed of the Congress and BJP leader K Ranjith in the upcoming Assembly polls.

In the 2021 Assembly elections, the LDF under Vijayan secured 99 seats in the 140-seat Keralam Assembly, increasing its seat tally in 2016 where it won 91 seats, overcoming the traditional anti-incumbency trend in the State.

The current government's term is set to conclude in May.

- ANI

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Rohit P
97% promises implemented? That seems like a very high number. While the progress on houses and land deeds is commendable, I'd like to see more independent verification of these claims. The Vizhinjam port acceleration is impressive though, especially without central support. 🤔
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Arjun K
As a Keralite working abroad, it's heartening to see the focus on infrastructure like the tunnel road in Wayanad. This will boost tourism and connectivity. The monthly assistance for housewives is also a great social welfare step. Hope the next term continues this development trajectory.
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Sarah B
The claim about eradicating extreme poverty is a massive one. If true, it's a model for the entire country. However, the report is from the government itself right before elections. The real test will be what neutral agencies and ground reports say about these achievements.
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Meera T
The distribution of land title deeds is a silent revolution. So many families, especially in tribal areas, lived in fear of eviction. Giving them legal ownership is securing their future. This is real empowerment, not just empty promises. Well done!
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David E
Presenting a progress report is indeed the government's responsibility, and it's good to see it being done. Transparency is key in a democracy. Whether you support the LDF or not, this sets a healthy precedent for accountability that other states should follow.

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