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Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan Denies Discussing PM‑SHRI Scheme with Rahul Gandhi
✍️ The News Mill
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 06:33 PM
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Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has publicly denied any conversation about the Prime Minister’s SHRI scheme with opposition leader Rahul Gandhi, clarifying that no such meeting took place.
A claim circulated in the media that Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan had discussed the Prime Minister’s SHRI (Sustainable Housing and Rural Infrastructure) scheme with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The allegation was reportedly based on an unverified social media post.
In a statement released by the Chief Minister’s office, Satheesan categorically denied the claim, stating that he had not met Rahul Gandhi to talk about the scheme. He added that any such discussion would have been conducted through official channels, not informal conversations.
The SHRI scheme, launched by the central government, aims to provide affordable housing and infrastructure in rural areas. Kerala has been a key beneficiary of the program, with several projects underway across the state.
The denial comes as the opposition seeks to question the state government’s engagement with central schemes. Satheesan’s clarification is expected to quell speculation and reaffirm the state’s adherence to formal protocols in dealing with national initiatives.
In a statement released by the Chief Minister’s office, Satheesan categorically denied the claim, stating that he had not met Rahul Gandhi to talk about the scheme. He added that any such discussion would have been conducted through official channels, not informal conversations.
The SHRI scheme, launched by the central government, aims to provide affordable housing and infrastructure in rural areas. Kerala has been a key beneficiary of the program, with several projects underway across the state.
The denial comes as the opposition seeks to question the state government’s engagement with central schemes. Satheesan’s clarification is expected to quell speculation and reaffirm the state’s adherence to formal protocols in dealing with national initiatives.