BJP Leader Slams Kerala CM and Opposition for Absence at Bust Unveiling

BJP leader V Muraleedharan criticized Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan for not attending a ceremony featuring President Droupadi Murmu unveiling a bust of former President K R Narayanan, calling the absence disrespectful and an insult to the Dalit community.

BJP leader V Muraleedharan has taken a strong stance against Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and the Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan for their absence at a key ceremony. The event marked President Droupadi Murmu unveiling a commemorative bust of former President K R Narayanan at Kerala Raj Bhavan.

Muraleedharan asserted that the leaders' absence was a sign of disrespect to both the current and former Presidents, as well as an affront to the Dalit community. He urged the leaders to issue an apology for their actions, which he described as 'deplorable'.

Citing that Chief Minister Vijayan could have adjusted his schedule, Muraleedharan noted that Satheesan was present in the capital yet chose not to attend. The ceremony was graced by former President Ram Nath Kovind and other distinguished dignitaries.

(With inputs from agencies.)