Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Under Fire for Alleged Attacks on Congress Activists

Kerala Congress chief K Sudhakaran has accused Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of being responsible for the alleged attacks by CPIM and DYFI workers on Congress activists protesting against the Nava Kerala Sadas.

The Congress party in Kerala has accused Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of being responsible for the alleged attacks by Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPIM] and Democratic Youth Federation of India [DYFI] workers on its activists who are protesting against the ongoing Nava Kerala Sadas.

Satheesan's Allegations

Speaking to the media in Kochi, Congress leader K. Sudhakaran alleged that goons accompanying the chief minister's cavalcade are attacking peaceful protestors standing along the road. He pointed out that when a group of Left workers attacked a Congress protester in Kannur, the police registered an FIR under various serious provisions, including an attempt to murder. However, Satheesan criticized the chief minister, who also holds the Home portfolio, for justifying the attack, claiming it was an attempt to save the Congress activists and encouraging his party workers to continue the same.

CM Held Responsible

Satheesan asserted that Vijayan was responsible for all the attacks reported on Congress workers and should be named as an accused in those cases. He condemned Vijayan's threats of physical attacks on opposition party members, stating that such behavior was unbecoming of a chief minister.

Attack on CPIM Worker

Satheesan also highlighted news reports of a CPIM worker being attacked by members of his own party in Kochi, who mistook him for a Congress worker. He emphasized that even a CPIM worker was not spared by the goons and vowed to raise strong protests against such incidents.

Financial Crisis Amidst Travel

In addition to the allegations of attacks, Satheesan raised concerns about the state's financial crisis while ministers were traveling across the state. He criticized the government's spending priorities and called for responsible financial management.

The Congress party's accusations against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the reported attacks on activists have escalated tensions in Kerala. The state government's response to these allegations and its handling of the ongoing protests will be closely watched in the coming days.