Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 02:31pm on 24 May 2025,Saturday Politics
At the 8th NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized collaborative efforts between the Centre and states to achieve the vision of 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047. The meeting focused on strategies for economic growth, poverty eradication, and infrastructure development. However, Chief Ministers from 10 states, including Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal, were absent, citing various reasons. NITI Aayog officials expressed concern that non-participation could hinder these states' developmental progress. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and all Chief Ministers were united in their condemnation of the Pahalgam terror attack last month during the NITI Aayog meeting held in Delhi on Saturday. All leaders extended support to Operation Sindoor, which was aimed at destroying terror launchpads in Pakistan and PoK. The meeting underscored the importance of unity in addressing national challenges and implementing reforms. The absence of key state leaders highlighted ongoing tensions between the Centre and certain states, raising questions about cooperative federalism in India's governance. (PC: News 18 & The Hindu)
