Thiruvananthapuram – Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has accused the CPI(M) of orchestrating a coordinated vilification campaign against the United Democratic Front (UDF) government. The accusation centres on claims regarding the government’s alleged failure to protest against Adani Port’s sale of 49% shares in the Vizhinjam International Port.
Satheesan stated that the CPI(M) accusation that the government had not protested against the share sale was false. He clarified that he was not aware of the veracity or contemporariness of an RTI reply indicating the government had not conveyed its disapproval over a breach of contract to Adani.
The chief minister’s remarks come amid ongoing political debate surrounding the Vizhinjam port project and its contractual arrangements with the Adani group. Satheesan maintained that the government’s position on the matter had been misrepresented politically.
The controversy highlights continuing tensions between the ruling UDF and the opposition CPI(M) in Kerala, with both sides trading charges regarding infrastructure projects and contractual obligations.
Sources
[1] The Hindu – National: “Keralam chief minister V.D. Satheesan accuses CPI(M) of orchestrating vilification campaign against UDF government” – https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/keralam-chief-minister-vd-satheesan-accuses-cpim-of-orchestrating-vilification-campaign-against-udf-government/article71360692.ece
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