Leader of the Opposition V. D. Satheesan criticized the Kerala High Court’s intervention against the Nava Kerala Survey conducted by the Pinarayi Vijayan government. He claimed that the survey was used for political purposes to showcase the ruling CPI-M’s achievements before elections. Satheesan alleged that government funds were misused to pay Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) workers appointed as volunteers.
The High Court ruled the survey illegal and demanded its cessation, stating that any collected money should be refunded. Satheesan emphasized that this decision supported the Opposition’s stance. The judgment stemmed from a petition by KSU leader Mubas Odakkali, with State president Aloysius Xavier also involved.
Satheesan accused the government of extravagant spending on flex boards featuring the Chief Minister’s image, amid Kerala’s severe financial crisis. He questioned the deployment of forest officials to promote government schemes, labeling it as misuse of government resources for election purposes. Additionally, he criticized the government’s handling of the Sabarimala women’s entry issue, urging clarity on its stance regarding the affidavit supporting women’s entry.
