P. Rajeeve, representing Ernakulam in the new LDF Cabinet in Kerala, has his task cut out

P. Rajeeve, who won his debut election to the State Assembly from Kalamassery, is the first Ernakulam district representative in the State Cabinet after a gap of five years

When P. Rajeeve takes oath on Thursday to join the State Cabinet in the second Pinarayi Vijayan-led government in Kerala, he has his task cut out. He assumes office at a time when the State, like the rest of the country, is reeling under the impact of COVID-19 pandemic that has brought socio-economic and industrial activities to their knees. A shortage of workers and lockdown restrictions on movement of raw materials and finished products have severely impacted the industries.