The Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) in Kerala has accused the Opposition of trying to instigate unrest in the state. They criticized recent protests for turning violent and crossing democratic boundaries. The party strongly condemned the attack on Health Minister Veena George’s residence, where protesters reportedly damaged property and assaulted police officers.
Such actions, according to the CPI(M) State Secretariat, are aimed at creating a law and order crisis in Kerala. They emphasized that the CPI(M) and the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government have always respected democratic protests and never targeted ministers personally or staged protests at their homes.
The CPI(M) defended the government’s performance, stating that Kerala has achieved welfare and development without widespread public unrest over the past decade. They alleged that those opposed to this governance model are inciting unnecessary agitations and violence in the state.
The party highlighted the advancements in Kerala’s public health sector, noting that government hospitals now offer modern facilities and quality treatment, including complex procedures like liver and heart transplants. The CPI(M) claimed that Kerala’s surgical error rates are below global estimates provided by the World Health Organization, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy towards lapses in the healthcare system.
Certain media sections were accused of amplifying isolated incidents to spread misinformation and disrupt Kerala’s peaceful environment. The Secretariat urged all stakeholders to cooperate in maintaining social harmony and law and order, emphasizing the importance of restraint.
