CM, Opposition Leader trade jibes over mode of address in Keralam Assembly
The Keralam Assembly witnessed a verbal exchange between Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan regarding parliamentary decorum. The dispute centered on whether members should address the Speaker or their own party colleagues during debates.
Why it matters
The incident reflects the ongoing political friction and stylistic differences between the ruling UDF and opposition LDF in Kerala's legislative process.
CM, Leader of the Opposition trade jibes over mode of address in Keralam Assembly left The Keralam Assembly building https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/ylrxza/article71627447.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/assembly.jpg Harikumar J S 10721 Pinarayi takes a dig at Satheesan’s habit of turning to the UDF members, instead of the Speaker, while addressing the House. CM defends his ‘style of presentation,’ says he will not imitate the Leader of the Opposition THIRUVANANTHAPURAM When a member speaks in the State Legislative Assembly, where exactly should he or she look? On Monday, the Keralam Assembly saw Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan and Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan trading jibes over the point much to the amusement of the members and Speaker Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan. The brief episode took place when, after speaking, Mr. Satheesan sat down and Mr.
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