Kerala’s Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan slammed the CPI(M)-led state government for diverting attention from the Sabarimala gold heist case and spreading misinformation on Wayanad disaster relief. He accused the government of misusing public funds for political purposes ahead of the upcoming state Assembly elections.
Satheesan emphasized that the UDF’s support base would grow significantly before the polls and dismissed rumors about new political parties joining the Congress-led Front. He clarified that no specific party, including the Kerala Congress factions, had confirmed joining the UDF yet.
Regarding the Sabarimala gold heist, Satheesan alleged that the CPI-M and the state government were trying to shift the focus of the investigation. He criticized them for protecting accused CPI-M leaders instead of taking action against them, despite their involvement in the case.
Satheesan also criticized the Kerala government for allegedly withholding rent and medical aid from Wayanad disaster victims, despite substantial public contributions lying unused in the treasury. He refuted claims that the UDF opposed donations to the Chief Minister’s Disaster Relief Fund, highlighting significant contributions made by UDF MLAs.
Accusing the CPI-M of avoiding confrontations during house visits due to potential backlash, Satheesan warned against using government funds for election purposes. He condemned Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s statements on secularism, alleging that the CPI-M was exploiting communal tensions for political benefits while advocating for secular values.
