Kochi, March 25 -- Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday said that over the past decade, the state has consistently showcased a "people-centric development model" despite facing significant financial constraints imposed by the Central government and persistent negative postures from the opposition.

Addressing a conference, Vijayan said, "Over the past decade, Kerala has been presenting a people-centric development model. Despite the Central government creating significant financial constraints and the opposition adopting a negative stance, the LDF government has consistently protected the common man amidst corporate dominance."

He noted that the state has safeguarded its public sector undertakings and industrial heritage, ...