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In an interview, Kerala's Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan articulated his commitment to early retirement from politics, his staunch opposition to communalism while respecting all religions, and the UDF's proactive approach to engaging the public with their developmental vision for Kerala.
The Yatra, he said, will unveil ambitious projects -- many unprecedented in Kerala -- while building on the State's strengths and unique capacities.
During assembly proceedings, the opposition leader declared the UDF's continued agitation against the alleged Sabarimala gold loot, prompting a counter-response from the government.
Speaker AN Shamseer maintained that one of the UDF MLAs had poked a watch and ward staff member with the rod of a banner during the protest.
Kerala Leader of the Opposition V D Satheesan asserted that the Assembly's Ethics Committee lacks the authority to expel or disqualify a legislator based solely on allegations, emphasizing that such actions require a court conviction, as demonstrated by the disqualification of MLA Antony Raju. Satheesan stated this position in response to a ruling CPI(M) MLA's complaint seeking the disqualification of expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, who faces multiple sexual assault allegations and has been granted bail in some cases, arguing that being named an accused or expelled from a party is insufficient grounds for losing Assembly membership.
Highlighting youth migration, Satheesan said a UDF government would create a dedicated department to support young people and encourage them to build careers in India.
The opposition UDF in the Kerala Assembly staged a protest, alleging the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the 2019 Sabarimala gold scam has been inefficient
Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, VD Satheesan, has sponsored the prosthetic limb for the child.
He accused LDF of announcing major plans for cheating people.
Opposition members walked out of the House and joined the satyagraha led by IUML legislator Kanthapuram and Congress MLA Mahesh.
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