MEA Criticizes Kerala's Appointment of 'External Cooperation' Secretary

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) criticized the Kerala government for appointing a secretary for 'external cooperation', stating that foreign affairs fall under the sole jurisdiction of the central government. The MEA's stance echoes constitutional provisions and was supported by BJP parliamentarian P P Chaudhary, who deemed the action 'unconstitutional'.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has criticized the Kerala government for its recent decision to appoint a secretary for 'external cooperation'.

Deputy spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized that, according to constitutional provisions, foreign affairs are exclusively under central government jurisdiction.

The issue was also raised in Lok Sabha by BJP MP P P Chaudhary, who labeled the Kerala government's move as 'unconstitutional'.