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Kerala Chief Minister Claims India Acts as US Vassal State
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan stated the central government is treating India as a "vassal state of the United States." Vijayan also predicted the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) will not win any seats in the upcoming Assembly elections.
Speaking with Asian News International (ANI), Pinarayi Vijayan criticized the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) and Congress for having similar views on imperialism. Vijayan voiced concerns about India's increasing reliance on US policies and its lack of a strong stance against global imperialism. He referred to PV Narasimha Rao's time as Prime Minister, noting a comparable affinity for imperialist powers at that time. Vijayan said that a position that recognized Israel and embraced globalization had emerged. Vijayan said voters are focused on development, dismissing Sabarimala as a decisive factor in the polls. He said the "real Kerala story" involves peace, harmony, and communal unity over the last ten years.
Key Facts
- Pinarayi Vijayan accused the central government of treating India like a "vassal state of the United States.".
- Vijayan believes India needs to firmly stand against global imperialism.
- Vijayan said that India's dependence on US policies is growing.
- Vijayan recalled a similar closeness toward imperialist powers during PV Narasimha Rao's time as Prime Minister.
- Vijayan predicted the BJP would not win any seats in the upcoming Assembly elections.
- Vijayan stated that Rahul Gandhi's political positions have indirectly aided the BJP.
- Vijayan dismissed Sabarimala as a decisive poll factor.
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- Asian News International (ANI) — "India functioning like a vassal state of the US": Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan
- India Today — BJP to get zero seats in Kerala polls: Pinarayi Vijayan to India Today