Mani Shankar Aiyar's 'Vijayan will remain CM' remark sparks row, Congress distances itself

• Senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar expressed confidence that Pinarayi Vijayan would remain Kerala's Chief Minister, sparking political controversy.
• Aiyar's comments came during an international seminar on 'Vision 2031: Development and Democracy', where he praised Kerala's Panchayati Raj system.
• He urged CM Vijayan to amend state law to make Kerala the best Panchayati Raj state, based on practical experience and expert insights.
• The Congress party quickly distanced itself from Aiyar's statement, clarifying that he speaks and writes in his personal capacity.
• Congress leaders Pawan Khera and Jairam Ramesh asserted that the people of Kerala would bring the UDF back to power for a more accountable government.