Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], March 29 (ANI): Ahead of the state Assembly elections, Kerala Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan on Sunday took a sharp jibe at Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and challenged him to an open debate.
“Pinarayi Vijayan is not Pinarayi. He is ‘Nunarayi.’ Whether the label ‘Nuneshan’ or ‘Nunarayi’ fits better remains to be seen, but I officially challenge the Chief Minister to an open debate because I only speak after thorough study. These attempts to brand me a liar are a desperate smear campaign reminiscent of a Sankaradi film plot to frame someone,” Satheesan said.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has dismissed allegations of a CPI(M)-SDPI deal for the upcoming Assembly elections as “false,” stating that the United Democratic Front (UDF) is making such claims for political gain.
Addressing a public event in Tirur, the Chief Minister reiterated that the Left Democratic Front (LDF) has consistently maintained a strong stance against communalism. He asserted that the government’s return to power was based on performance rather than political gimmicks.
“Since assuming office again, the state has achieved significant progress across multiple sectors,” Vijayan said.
“The election campaign is entering its final stages. From what I have seen while traveling across the state, there is a clear and powerful wave in favor of the LDF. People have experienced a decade of development and social security. Our focus remains on the ‘Kerala Model,’ where we protect the interests of the common people while modernizing infrastructure. We are confident of a decisive mandate on April 9,” he added.
The CPI(M) is seeking a third consecutive term in the upcoming elections, which are scheduled to be held in a single phase in the state on April 9.
Responding to questions about alleged support from the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) for the Congress-led UDF, Vijayan said, “We have always maintained that communalism of any kind—whether majority or minority—is a threat to our social fabric. The LDF has ensured that over the past 10 years, there has not been a single communal riot in Kerala. This is because we do not compromise with such forces.” (ANI)
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