Congress distances itself from Mani Shankar Aiyar's 'Vijayan next Kerala CM' remarks

NEW DELHI: (Feb 16) The Congress has distanced itself from Mani Shankar Aiyar's remarks that Pinarayi Vijayan will continue as the chief minister of Kerala, saying the veteran leader has had no connection whatsoever with the party for the last few years and he speaks and writes purely in his personal capacity.

The grand old party also asserted that the people of Kerala will bring the United Democratic Front (UDF) back in power in the southern state for more responsible and responsive governance.

Ahead of the Kerala Assembly polls, Aiyar expressed confidence on Sunday that Vijayan of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) will continue to be the state's chief minister.