Thiruvananthapuram, March 20 -- Union Minister Suresh Gopi on Friday emphasised the need for a strong National Democratic Alliance government in Kerala, stating that the state has faced administrative failures over the decade.

Speaking at an event in Thiruvananthapuram, he recalled that in 2006 he had campaigned in support of VS Achuthanandan across 11 stages, noting that leaders with the conviction and courage of Achuthanandan or EK Nayanar are no longer present in the Communist Party of India (Marxist).

"NDA candidates must win in each constituency for the sake of Kerala. Over the past ten years, people in the state have faced what can be described as administrative failure. Back in 2006, many had campaigned saying V. S. Achuthanandan...