Archive · 7 Dec 2025
Kerala CM on Debates and Jamaat
Kerala's Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, said he is ready for a public debate with the opposition about how the UDF MPs have been performing in Parliament.
He also admitted to meeting leaders from the Jamaat-e-Islami, a Muslim organization, but said he did not support their views.
The Jamaat-e-Islami leaders said they never asked for the CPI(M)'s approval and that their meetings were held in different places.
The Chief Minister accused the UDF MPs of not supporting Kerala's interests and trying to take away benefits like AAY ration cards.
The opposition, however, challenged the Chief Minister to prove his claims in a public debate.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan accepts a public debate challenge from K C Venugopal regarding UDF MPs' performance in Parliament.
Vijayan accuses UDF MPs of supporting the Centre's attempts to harm Kerala and trying to abolish AAY ration cards.
CM admits to meeting Jamaat-e-Islami leaders at their request but denies giving them a 'good certificate'.
Jamaat-e-Islami denies seeking any validation from the CPI(M) and claims meetings were held at multiple locations.
The opposition challenges Vijayan to a public debate to prove his claims about UDF MPs' performance.
- Who
- Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and opposition leaders including K C Venugopal and Jamaat-e-Islami
- What
- Acceptance of a public debate challenge and admission of a meeting with Jamaat-e-Islami leaders
- When
- December 7, 2023
- Where
- Kozhikode, Kerala
- Why
- To address criticisms and clarify stances on various political issues
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan
Opposition (UDF, Jamaat-e-Islami)
Performance of UDF MPs
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan
Accuses UDF MPs of supporting the Centre's attempts to destroy Kerala and trying to abolish AAY ration cards.
Opposition (UDF, Jamaat-e-Islami)
Venugopal challenges Vijayan to a public debate on the performance of UDF MPs.
Meeting with Jamaat-e-Islami
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan
Admits to meeting Jamaat-e-Islami leaders but denies giving them a 'good certificate' and criticizes their stance.
Opposition (UDF, Jamaat-e-Islami)
Jamaat-e-Islami claims the meeting was at multiple locations and denies seeking any validation from the CPI(M).
- Location
- Kozhikode, Kerala
- Date
- December 7, 2023
- Debate Challenge
- CM Vijayan accepts Venugopal's challenge for a public debate on UDF MPs' performance.
- Meeting with Jamaat-e-Islami
- CM Vijayan admits to meeting Jamaat-e-Islami leaders at their request.
- Jamaat-e-Islami's Response
- Denies seeking any 'good certificate' from the CPI(M) and claims meetings were at multiple locations.
