All 28 Indian States Attend Niti Aayog Meeting for First Time, Ending Pattern of Boycotts
All 28 chief ministers of Indian states attended a Niti Aayog governing council meeting in New Delhi, marking the first time 100% attendance has been achieved at such a gathering. This represents a significant shift from previous years when states like Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal boycotted or skipped the meetings due to political differences with the central government. The universal participation signals improved center-state relations and a unified commitment to India's development goals.
Thursday's Niti Aayog meeting achieved historic 100% attendance from all 28 state chief ministers, a departure from a decade-long pattern of boycotts and absences. Karnataka's new Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar attended, ending his state's previous boycott under the prior Congress administration. The meeting was marked by cordial discussions with no political issues raised, according to officials present, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commenting on the positive atmosphere. Chief ministers from opposition-governed states including Kerala, Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, Telangana, and Punjab participated alongside NDA-aligned states. In contrast, 10 chief ministers were absent from the 2024 meeting and nine from 2023, highlighting the improvement. Officials reported that 20 states have completed their Viksit State roadmap with 10 more expected to finish in coming months, with all states reaffirming commitment to achieving the Viksit Bharat goal.
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Historic 100% attendance at Niti meet, DKS breaks Karnataka boycott
- Times of IndiaCenter
Historic 100% attendance at Niti meet, DKS breaks Karnataka boycott
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