Suresh Gopi trying to scuttle AIIMS in Keralam, says Health Minister Muraleedharan
Kerala Health Minister K. Muraleedharan has accused Union Minister Suresh Gopi of obstructing the establishment of an AIIMS in Kerala. The dispute involves conflicting views on the project's location and political posturing ahead of future elections.
Why it matters
The public spat illustrates the friction between state and central governments regarding the implementation of major infrastructure and healthcare projects.
Minister for Health K. Muraleedharan on Thursday accused Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi of thwarting the State’s efforts to secure an AIIMS as the two continued their public exchange over the long-pending project.
Mr. Muraleedharan said in Palakkad that Mr. Gopi’s recent statements suggested that AIIMS would not come to Keralam. Mr. Muraleedharan said the State wanted the institute and would welcome it at any suitable location.
The government would send a detailed letter to the Centre after examining the proceedings in the High Court and would approach Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda again, he said.
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