Thiruvananthapuram, Feb. 16 -- Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal on Monday called senior party leader Mani Shankar Aiyar's recent remarks, preducting return of Pinarayi Vijayan-led government in Kerala, as his "personal opinion."

Venugopal said his remarks do not reflect the Congress's viewpoint, adding that he is no longer in the party.

"His statement that the Pinarayi government will continue in Kerala is a personal opinion. It is not the party's view. Mani Shankar Aiyar is not currently in the Congress party," Venugopal told reporters.

Congress leader and Senior Observer for the Kerala Assembly elections, Sachin Pilot, also echoed Venugopal's statement, adding that he won't comment on the issue. "He is not a part of the Congre...