Chief Minister's Controversial Encounter with Jamaat-e-Islami

Pinarayi Vijayan confirmed a meeting with Jamaat-e-Islami leaders, noting his criticism of them as antisocial. He highlighted that the meeting, held in a CPI(M) office, included the Solidarity Youth Movement, which he described unfavorably. There is growing tension over Jamaat-e-Islami's political associations.

In a provocative disclosure, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan revealed he met with Jamaat-e-Islami leaders at their behest, a group he has publicly criticized. This candid admission was made during a 'meet the press' event at the Kozhikode Press Club.

Vijayan confirmed that the discussions took place within the confines of the CPI(M) state committee office. He stated that despite their attempts to justify their activities, he did not provide any favorable commendation to them.

The meeting also saw the presence of the Solidarity Youth Movement leaders, whom Vijayan reprimanded, labeling them "the biggest antisocial elements." The chief minister stressed his intent to speak frankly, maintaining the ruling coalition's stance against Jamaat-e-Islami and its youth wing.

(With inputs from agencies.)