Opposition Leader Targets CPI(M) for Protecting Criminals

Kerala's Opposition Leader V D Satheesan accused CPI(M) of shielding criminals as elections approach. He cited inaction against CPI(M) leaders jailed for gold theft and a violent candidate. Meanwhile, DYFI's A A Rahim accused Congress of harboring a crime syndicate influencing its decisions.

In a charged political atmosphere, Kerala's Opposition Leader V D Satheesan has openly criticized the ruling CPI(M) for allegedly harboring criminals ahead of the upcoming elections. Satheesan pointed to the lack of action against CPI(M) leaders accused of stealing gold from the Sabarimala shrine.

Furthermore, Satheesan highlighted a recent case where a CPI(M) candidate received a 20-year sentence for a bomb attack, yet faced no party sanctions. In a political counter-narrative, DYFI's national president A A Rahim claimed a crime syndicate within Congress is steering party decisions.

The Opposition and DYFI outlined their respective allegations, with accusations of inaction and covert criminal syndicates being a central theme, painting a complex portrait of Kerala's political landscape as elections loom.

(With inputs from agencies.)