BJP accuses Pinarayi Vijayan of trying to establish Kerala as a separate nation

Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala BJP accused Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of attempting to portray Kerala as a ‘separate nation’.

“The appointment of an IAS officer as 'Foreign Secretary' in Kerala by CM Pinarayi Vijayan is a blatant overreach and a violation of the Union list of our Constitution. The LDF government has no mandate in foreign affairs. This unconstitutional move sets a dangerous precedent. Is CM@pinarayivijayan trying to establish Keralam as a separate nation?” Kerala BJP President K. Surendran wrote on X.

On Friday, senior IAS official K. Vasuki was appointed as ‘foreign secretary’ in matters concerning external cooperation.

“If things remain like this, very soon we will hear Vijayan asking for a separate Consulate and a Foreign Affairs Minister also,” Surendran added.

He argued that, in the best interest of the country, the Chief Minister should promptly revoke Vasuki's appointment, stating that it does not align with national interests. The government order dated July 15 appoints the senior woman bureaucrat as 'foreign secretary,' assigning her additional responsibilities related to external cooperation.

“The officer will coordinate and cooperate in all these matters,” the order said.

(IANS)