Speaking at the Municipal Corporation office in Thiruvananthapuram, Rajeev Chandrasekhar expressed happiness over the developments and termed the occasion a long-awaited moment for the party in Kerala. He said the support from the public reflects a growing acceptance of the BJP's developm
"We have made allegations against CPM and BJP, as they seem to have an unholy nexus. Without the Politburo and LDF knowing, they entered into an agreement with the central government. He was acting as a middleman. He (Pinarayi Vijayan) himself constructed the bridge," Satheeshan told ANI.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday said it would not be appropriate for him to comment in detail on the Sabarimala gold theft case, stressing that the probe is being conducted under the direct supervision of the High Court.
While suggesting that the party is using the "hard-earned taxes" of Malayalees as the Communist Party of India (Marxist)'s party fund, he said that just like the Sabarimala alleged gold loot, this too has to be investigated thoroughly.
Senior Congress leader K Muraleedharan on Sunday said that the party considers the suspension of MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, who is facing a rape accusation, as equivalent to expulsion, making it clear that the "chapter" is closed for the party.
The Congress leadership continues to offer both open and indirect support to Rahul. Whether it is Shafi Parambil or former KPCC president K. Sudhakaran, they show no hesitation in backing him publicly. This is nothing short of a challenge to the people of Kerala and to women in society."
AICC General Secretary and MP K.C. Venugopal on Saturday alleged that there is a mystery surrounding the withholding of information about the ED summons issued to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's son, Vivek Kiran, in 2023 in connection with the LIFE Mission money-laundering case
Amid the opposition's allegation of inaction on the Sabrimala Gold Plating row, Devaswom Minister V.N. Vasavan said that any irregularities in the functioning of the Devaswom Board will be investigated.
"The gold of Sabarimala temple has been stolen and has been taken away by the people of the Devaswom Board which is headed by a communist and has been appointed by a Minister in the CPM Government. It is shocking and shameless. It is taking corruption to an unforgivable level, where even
Kerala's Leader of the Opposition VD Satheesan on Saturday slammed the ruling Communist Party of India (Marxist), alleging that the party has transformed into a far-right political force.