Political Allegiances in Kerala: Vijayan Denies CPI(M) Links to Jamaat-e-Islami, UDF Fires Back

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan firmly denied claims of an alliance between the CPI(M) and Jamaat-e-Islami, countering UDF allegations. Vijayan criticized the opposition for attempting to link the left party with the Muslim organization, while the UDF refuted his statements, sparking intense political debates.

Kerala's political landscape intensified on Saturday as Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan refuted allegations by the opposition UDF that the CPI(M) and Jamaat-e-Islami had a longstanding alliance. Vijayan dismissed the claims, asserting the Left Front's independence from the Muslim outfit.

At a press conference, Vijayan highlighted the Left Front's historical stance, noting the Jamaat-e-Islami's refusal to ally with Marxists in the past. The chief minister countered statements made by IUML's P K Kunhalikutty, insisting such links never existed.

The controversy escalated when Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan revealed a photograph claiming close ties between CPI(M) leaders and the Muslim group, igniting fierce political exchanges between the two fronts in Kerala.

(With inputs from agencies.)