'Should apologise': CPM slams Kerala CM over attending events during rain crisis
CPM leaders in Kerala have criticized Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan for attending social events while the state deals with severe rain-related disasters. The opposition argues that his presence at a private gathering during a crisis is insensitive and a failure of leadership.
Why it matters
This reflects ongoing political tensions in Kerala regarding disaster management and the accountability of elected officials.
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: CPM leaders on Sunday criticised Kerala chief minister V D Satheesan for visiting the residence of a Youth League leader in Malappuram, saying the visit was inappropriate while thousands across the state were grappling with rain-related disasters.In a Facebook post, CPM Rajya Sabha MP A A Rahim shared visuals of the chief minister attending an event in Ponnani, Malappuram, saying he initially found them "unbelievable" before verifying their authenticity.Rahim alleged that while thousands of people across several districts were reeling from the rain-related disaster, Satheesan attended a gathering at the residence of a Youth League leader in Ponnani and was served a lavish meal.Youth League is the youth wing of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML).Rahim said that during such an unprecedented crisis, it was the foremost responsibility of those in power to instil confidence among the people.As the chairperson of the State Disaster Management Authority, the chief minister…
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