Communist Party of India (CPI) Secretary D. Raja criticized Rahul Gandhi’s recent statement against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan as immature and baseless. Speaking in Wayanad on April 20, Raja urged Congress leaders to advise Gandhi to withdraw his statement, which invited the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to arrest Vijayan. Raja labeled Gandhi’s statement as unfortunate, especially amidst protests against the arrests of other Chief Ministers.
Questions Raised by Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan questioned the Congress’s silence on the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and its manifesto. He criticized the 18 Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) MPs from Kerala for allegedly not standing up for the state’s interests in Parliament. Vijayan raised concerns about the removal of strong statements against the CAA from the Congress manifesto, suggesting intervention from the top leadership.
Priyanka Gandhi Criticizes Pinarayi Vijayan’s Alleged Bias
Priyanka Gandhi accused Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of being biased against her brother Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party while sparing criticism for the BJP. She questioned why Vijayan’s name had emerged in various scams without facing any action from the BJP-led Central government. Priyanka likened Vijayan to a compromised player in a football match, implying his selective attacks on the Congress.
Priyanka Gandhi’s Intervention in Kerala’s Political Clash
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra intervened in the ongoing clash between Pinarayi Vijayan and Rahul Gandhi, highlighting the apparent bias against her brother and the Congress party. She questioned why the BJP government hadn’t taken action against Vijayan despite his alleged involvement in multiple scams. Priyanka emphasized Rahul’s commitment to democracy and justice while criticizing Vijayan’s focus on attacking him instead of the BJP.
Kerala’s Political Landscape Amidst INDIA Bloc Dynamics
While both the CPI(M) and Congress are part of the INDIA bloc, the political landscape in Kerala is marked by a heated contest between the two parties. Vijayan and Rahul Gandhi have engaged in verbal sparring, with each questioning the other’s motives and actions. The CPI(M) has criticized the Congress for its silence on crucial issues like the CAA, while the Congress has accused Vijayan of bias and selective targeting. The ongoing clash underscores the complexities within the INDIA bloc and its impact on state-level politics in Kerala.
