Archive · 3 Oct 2026
LDF Intensifies Criticism of Satheesan Amid UDF Consultation Rift
A disagreement has grown inside Kerala’s ruling UDF alliance.
Convenor Adoor Prakash said important decisions were being made without enough discussion with alliance partners.
CPM leaders used his comments to criticize the government and say the alliance was in trouble.
M.V. Govindan alleged that Satheesan consulted BJP and RSS leaders, but the reports do not establish that claim as fact.
T.P. Ramakrishnan also accused Satheesan of making decisions alone and asked Congress leaders to explain their position.
Some Congress and UDF leaders reportedly supported Prakash’s call for more consultation.
BJP and Yuva Morcha activists were also reported to be protesting against ministers.
The articles describe these as political allegations and disagreements, not settled findings.
UDF convenor Adoor Prakash said key decisions were made without consulting alliance partners and that UDF meetings were not being convened.
CPM state secretary M.V. Govindan cited Prakash’s remarks as evidence of a crisis and alleged Satheesan consulted BJP and RSS leaders.
LDF convenor T.P. Ramakrishnan also accused Satheesan of unilateral decision-making and called on Congress leaders to clarify their position.
CPI(M) leaders alleged that the dispute showed divisions within the Congress and UDF; some leaders were reported to support Prakash’s call for greater consultation.
The reports also describe BJP and Yuva Morcha black-flag protests against ministers and include separate allegations by Ramakrishnan about a flight journey, power cuts, and unfulfilled promises.
- Who
- UDF convenor Adoor Prakash, CPM state secretary M.V. Govindan, LDF convenor T.P. Ramakrishnan, and Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan.
- What
- Prakash criticized the lack of consultation on government and alliance decisions; CPI(M) and LDF leaders used his remarks to accuse Satheesan of unilateralism and alleged BJP and RSS influence.
- When
- Prakash made his remarks on Thursday; Govindan responded on Friday. The reports do not specify calendar dates.
- Where
- Kerala, including reporters’ interactions in Palakkad and Thiruvananthapuram.
- Why
- The dispute concerns claims that important decisions and appointments were made without consulting UDF alliance partners.
- UDF convenor
- Adoor Prakash said key decisions were being taken without consultation and that UDF meetings were not being convened.
- Govindan’s allegation
- M.V. Govindan alleged Satheesan consulted BJP and RSS leaders; this is an allegation reported by the articles.
- LDF response
- T.P. Ramakrishnan said the remarks exposed a lack of collective decision-making and sought clarity from Congress leadership.
- Reported UDF reaction
- Some leaders reportedly backed Prakash’s call for greater consultation.
- Protests
- BJP and Yuva Morcha activists were reported to be staging black-flag protests against ministers across the state.
- Other claims raised
- Ramakrishnan made allegations about a chartered flight journey, discussions with BJP leaders and Adani Group representatives, power cuts, and government promises.
