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CPI(M) Leader Accuses Kerala UDF Government of Surrendering to BJP

CPI(M) leader M V Govindan criticized Kerala’s state government, which is led by the Congress-led UDF.

He said the government was discussing decisions with the BJP instead of its own coalition partners.

UDF convener Adoor Prakash had also complained that allies were not being consulted.

Govindan said police were treating some youth activists more harshly than others.

These statements were allegations made by Govindan.

He also said a party leader had resigned from a district post for personal reasons.

Govindan denied that the party had received a complaint against that leader.

Key facts

Speaker: M V Govindan, CPI(M) state secretary
Government criticized: Kerala’s Congress-led United Democratic Front government
BJP allegation: Govindan alleged government decisions followed discussions with the BJP rather than coalition partners.
Earlier criticism: UDF convener Adoor Prakash said key decisions were made without consulting allies and UDF meetings were not being convened.
Police allegations: Govindan alleged SFI and DYFI activists faced non-bailable cases, while similar stringent provisions were not invoked against Yuva Morcha and ABVP activists.
Palakkad party post: Govindan said E N Suresh Babu resigned as district secretary for personal reasons and denied receiving a complaint against him.

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