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Congress leader VD Satheesan has launched a sharp attack on Kerala's ruling CPI(M). He alleges the communist party has transformed into a far-right force practicing majority appeasement. Satheesan cited the party's involvement with the Global Ayyappa Sangamam and reference to Yogi Adityanath as evidence. He reaffirmed the UDF's commitment to secularism and opposing all forms of communalism.

Key Points: VD Satheesan Says CPI(M) Transformed into Far-Right Force

  • Satheesan alleges CPI(M) ministers were elated reading Yogi Adityanath's message at Ayyappa event
  • Accuses the party of shifting from minority to majority appeasement tactics
  • Claims CPI(M) lacks genuine commitment to secularism in Kerala politics
  • Says UDF will oppose both majority and minority communalism equally
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CPI (M) in Kerala has transformed into far-right political force: Congress leader VD Satheesan

Kerala Congress leader VD Satheesan accuses CPI(M) of shifting from minority to majority appeasement, calling it a far-right political force.

"What is evident is that the CPI(M) in Kerala has transformed into a far-right political force. - VD Satheesan"

Thiruvananthapuram, September 27

Kerala's Leader of the Opposition VD Satheesan on Saturday slammed the ruling Communist Party of India (Marxist), alleging that the party has transformed into a far-right political force.

He said that the United Democratic Front (UDF) had not raised any complaint against the Nair Service Society (NSS)'s favourable stance on the Global Ayyappa Sanghamam held at Pampa, the gateway to Sabarimala, on September 20.

"The CPI (M) in Kerala is now moving forward with a politics of appeasement. We have not raised any complaint against the NSS's stance, nor do we need to be concerned about it," Satheesan told reporters here.

"What is evident is that the CPI(M) in Kerala has transformed into a far-right political force. Ministers were visibly elated when reading out Yogi Adityanath's message," he added, refering to Kerala Devaswom Minister VN Vasavan reading a message from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Adityanath during the Global Ayyappa Sanghamam.

On Friday, Satheesan criticised the CPI (M), saying the party had earlier appeased minorities before the last parliamentary elections but has now turned to majority appeasement.

"The party (CPI (M)) had for years appeased minorities before the last parliamentary elections and has now shifted to majority appeasement, thus lacking any genuine commitment to secularism," Satheesan told reporters in Kannur.

"The UDF's position on these issues remains unchanged for the parliamentary elections, after them and in times ahead. Kerala was fundamentally secular, and both the older and the younger generations would rally behind constitutional values against divisive politics," he added.

Satheesan said the United Democratic Front (UDF) respected the freedom of the Nair Service Society (NSS) to make independent decisions and praised its leadership for "resisting communal infiltration." At the same time, he stressed that the UDF would "oppose both majority and minority communalism" without hesitation.

His comments came after NSS General Secretary G Sukumaran Nair appeared to praise the CPI(M)-led LDF government for its handling of the first Global Ayyappa Sangamam, held at Pampa, the gateway to Sabarimala, on September 20. UDF leaders had boycotted the event.

- ANI

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Rajesh Q
Both Congress and CPI(M) are playing communal politics. They just switch between minority and majority appeasement depending on election calculations. When will we get leaders who truly believe in secular values? 🤔
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Michael C
As someone who has observed Kerala politics for years, this is quite interesting. The ideological flexibility of political parties in India never ceases to amaze me. Hope the people of Kerala see through these tactics.
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Ananya R
Respectfully disagree with Satheesan. The LDF government has been doing good work in Kerala. Attending religious events doesn't make them far-right. This seems like political mudslinging before elections. Let's focus on development instead! 👍
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Sarah B
The Sabarimala issue has been so politicized. It's disappointing to see parties using religious sentiments for votes. Kerala has always been progressive - hope it stays that way despite these political games.
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Karthik V
NSS supporting LDF is the real story here! When community organizations start appreciating the ruling party, it shows their work is being recognized. Congress is just worried about losing their traditional vote bank. 😄

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