Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan says he did not refuse to meet NSS leadership
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has denied allegations that he refused to meet with the Nair Service Society (NSS) leadership, clarifying that he had a cordial conversation with them. He also defended his meetings with other groups, contrasting his transparency with the alleged secret meetings of his political opponents.
Why it matters
Political transparency and the nature of interactions between government leaders and influential social organizations are critical issues in regional governance.
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Wednesday refuted the allegation that he had refused a meeting with the leadership of the Nair Service Society (NSS). To questions at a post-Cabinet press briefing here, the Chief Minister replied that he had in fact spoken to NSS general secretary G. Sukumaran Nair after the latter contacted his private secretary. They had a “very cordial” conversation and agreed to meet, he said.
According to Mr. Satheesan, Mr. Sukumaran Nair had tried to contact him on phone but could not as he was in the midst of preparing the 2026-27 Revised Budget, Mr. Satheesan said, adding that he had returned the call. He termed the reports that he refused to meet the NSS leadership untrue.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in