Chennai, April 16 -- In a sudden move amid ongoing political struggle between Tamil Nadu and the Union Government, Chief Minister MK Stalin announced on Tuesday the constitution of a high-powered committee to suggest ways and means to "strengthen State autonomy" vis-a-vis the Centre.
Former Supreme Court Judge Kurien Joseph, will head the three-member panel, Stalin announced in the Legislative Assembly. Former IAS officer Ashok Vardhan Shetty and State Planning Commission former vice-chairman and DMK leader Prof M Naganathan will be members of the committee.
Interestingly, Kurian Joseph was a senior leader of the Kerala Congress (Mani) before his elevation to the Bench from the Bar. At one time, he also led the Kerala Student Congress, a ...