CPM, Cong vie for Vizhinjam port credit

A giant leap for Kerala's development aspirations: Pinarayi termed it a 'proud moment for the state and country'

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THE inaugural trial run of the first container ship berthed at the Vizhinjam International Seaport Thiruvananthapuram was held on Friday, marking 'one giant leap for Kerala's development aspirations', even as the ruling LDF and the Opposition UDF vied for credit in realising the state's dream project.

However, Adani Ports and SEZ (APSEZ) Ltd managing director Karan Adani gave due credits to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan as well as his predecessor late Oommen Chandy, while thanking "all those who put their heart and soul into this project".

Pinarayi, who formally welcomed the first mothership, San Fernando, termed it a "proud moment for Kerala and the country". The colourful ceremony was attended by a host of dignitaries including the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal and state ministers.