Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy Thursday said the state is poised to make major strides in infrastructure development without compromising on the welfare of the common people and the goal of inclusive growth. Giving his Republic Day message after hoisting the national flag at the Central Stadium here, Chandy said the programmes initiated by the UDF Government based on the slogan "development and care" have created positive results and given confidence to move forward to achieve the targets set by it since it came to power in May last.
Referring to the Mullaperiyar dam row, he said Kerala is keen to find a solution to the issue through dialogue with Tamil Nadu. Stating that Kerala had always been a shining role model for social harmony, Chandy called upon the people to remain vigilant against efforts by certain quarters to vitiate the atmosphere by trying to create communal ill will.
Earlier, the Chief Minister inspected an impressive Republic Day parade of various contingents of armed forces, police, NCC and Scouts and Guides.
PTI