We are beginning a reunited fight: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

• Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan leads a protest in Delhi against the BJP-led Union government, denouncing alleged "financial injustice"
• Vijayan demands immediate GST compensation, revenue deficit grant, fair tax devolution
• The protest reflects growing tensions between the Union government and states led by parties opposed to the BJP

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan led a protest in Delhi against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Union government, decrying perceived "financial injustice." The demonstration, following a similar one by the Karnataka government, aimed to register strong opposition and uphold India's federal structure, according to Vijayan. He emphasized the need for immediate GST compensation, revenue deficit grant, fair tax devolution, and settlement of pending central grants, asserting that equitable resource distribution is essential for development.

“We are beginning a reunited fight that would herald the dawn of ensuring equal treatment of the states. This fight will also strive to maintain balance in the Centre-State relations. February 8 is going to be a red letter day in India’s history,” said Vijayan. He added they came together to register a strong protest and preserve India’s federal structure.

Vijayan demanded immediate GST compensation, revenue deficit grant, fair tax devolution, and settlement of pending central grants. He said equitable distribution of resources was crucial for development.Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal, his Punjab counterpart, Bhagwant Mann, National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah, former Union minister Kapil Sibal, and Tamil Nadu minister Palanivel Thiagarajan were among those who attended the protest.