CPI(M) leaders had sought to link the ED raid on the former Chief Minister's residences in Kannur and Thiruvananthapuram with a one-to-one meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan in New Delhi on Tuesday. CPI(M) activists take to the streets with banners, cautioning the ‘Modi-VD nexus' against attempting to target the CPI(M)
Senior leader backs Satheesan’s selection, dismisses IUML pressure claims as CPI(M) narrative
Mr Chennithala also appeared to dispel reports that he would eschew joining Mr Satheesan’s cabinet. When asked whether he would join the government as a Minister, Mr Chennithala said, “Forming the cabinet is the Chief Minister’s prerogative”
MLA-designate Ramesh Chennithala, also a contender for the CM post, left his home, sparking speculation that he may boycott the Congress Parliamentary Party meeting scheduled later in the day. NSS general secretary G. Sukumaran Nair slams Cong. for ‘capitulating’ to IUML demand and choosing Satheesan.
He terms Chennithala, United Democratic Front’s (UDF) campaign committee chairperson, ‘his leader, close friend and beloved party compatriot.’ He also appeared to place on record Venugopal’s ‘immense contribution to the UDF’s historic win.’
The senior Congress leader slams BJP, says the grand old party does not function on instructions from Nagpur