Cakes, Politics, and Controversy: The Thrissur Mayor's Christmas Conundrum

CPI leader V S Sunil Kumar criticized Thrissur Mayor M K Varghese for meeting BJP's K Surendran, calling it political opportunism. Kumar alleged Varghese's actions showed allegiance to BJP, affecting his mayoral position. Varghese defended his stance, emphasizing goodwill over politics as Surendran dismissed political motives.

A fresh political controversy ignited after CPI leader V S Sunil Kumar criticized Thrissur Mayor M K Varghese for meeting BJP state president K Surendran on Christmas Day.

Sunil Kumar, the LDF candidate defeated by Union Minister Suresh Gopi in the recent Lok Sabha elections, alleged on Friday that the gesture of receiving a cake from Surendran was orchestrated as part of a calculated political move.

The CPI has consistently pressed for Varghese's removal, citing his purported wavering political loyalties. Meanwhile, Varghese defended his actions, arguing that the Christmas meet was an act of seasonal goodwill, not political maneuvering.

(With inputs from agencies.)