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CPM leaders allege the Chief Minister lied about using a helicopter for investor meetings, questioning the secrecy and his solo travel, comparing it to perceived government neglect in a rescue.
Transport minister C P John has refused to apologise for remarks considered condescending and insensitive towards women, leading to strong criticism from the CPM.
CPM state secretary M V Govindan termed the clean chit given to Chief Minister V D Satheesan in the Punarjani case 'extraordinary', alleging violations despite previous probes finding no incriminatory evidence.
Independent MLAs rejected CPM overtures to rejoin, stating the party, not them, needs to correct its mistakes and accusing it of power hunger.
CPM state secretary M V Govindan alleged attempts to privatise Vizhinjam port, claiming any share transfer over 25% needs Kerala government approval, and accused Adani of violating the agreement by approaching SEBI without consent.
CPM leader Puthalath Dinesan attributed the party's Kerala election defeat to flawed candidate selection, insufficient condemnation of controversial remarks, and mishandling of key issues.
CPM leader Govindan criticised the UDF government's proposed tax on low-alcohol drinks, alleging Chief Minister Satheesan acted without consultation, causing an estimated ₹600 crore revenue loss.
Claiming that the statement was defamatory and had damaged his reputation, Sudhakaran had initiated criminal defamation proceedings against the CPM leader.
For a Left Front attempting to regroup after its electoral drubbing, the issue seemed tailor-made for political mobilisation: a contentious eviction involving Dalit families in Ernakulam, where the UDF had swept all 14 Assembly seats. Here was a ready-made narrative: a newly elected government using state power against poor Dalit families.
Kerala Chief Minister criticised Vice Chancellors’ participation in an RSS event, deeming it a lapse. He stressed such actions promoting communalism are unacceptable and contrary to educational traditions.
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