Ahead of the swearing -in, Pinarayi Vijayan also sought cooperation from people of all walks of life for betterment of the state. (PTI File Photo)
Highlights
- Pinarayi Vijayan to be sworn in as Kerala Chief Minister today
- 12 CPI(M) and 4 CPI legislators appointed ministers will also be sworn in
- Kerala's first cabinet will meet shortly after the swearing in
The new CPI(M) Left Democratic Front government in Kerala will be a people's government and will function beyond caste, religious and political barriers, Chief Minister-designate Pinarayi Vijayan, said on Tuesday.
The new government will be sworn in at 4 pm today at the Central stadium in Thiruvananthapuram and people from various walks of life would attend.
After the swearing-in, the first cabinet would meet by around 6.30 pm, he said. Mr Vijayan adding he had not yet received the list of all the ministers and would meet the state Governor this morning after the list was ready.
"This will be a people's government and will function for the welfare of the people. There will be no caste, religious and political barriers and we will function with that spirit," the Chief minister-designate said addressing his first press meet after being elevated to the post.
Mr Vijayan also sought cooperation from people of all walks of life for betterment of the state.
"Everyone has the right in this government and society should understand that if people turn their back, democratic process will not be complete," he said, asserting that government will function for justice, brotherhood, prosperity and growth.
"The May 16 Assembly election was fought fiercely. That is over. Various candidates have been elected and those who got majority are forming the government. For the state's betterment, everyone should work together," he said seeking cooperation from all sections of the people.
On government's stand on corruption, Mr Vijayan said, "There is corruption at various levels. It has come to my notice that 'avatars' (some people) are going round saying they are 'CM's men'. Perhaps they do not know my way of functioning."
"Such type of people should be kept at bay and we need to be careful," he warned.
"Personal staff should also be like ministers, above corruption," he said.
CPI(M) General Secretary, Sitaram Yechury and the party's member, Prakash Karat, will attend the swearing-in ceremony.
The 12 CPI(M) and four CPI legislators, who have been appointed ministers, paid homage at martyr's column at Punappra Vayalar in Alappuzha to offer floral tributes and 'Vayalar samadhi'.