Debate Challenge: Kerala CM vs. UDF MPs

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has challenged the UDF MPs to a public debate over their performance in Parliament. He accused them of failing to raise Kerala's development issues and supporting the Centre against the state's interests. Vijayan urged the opposition to schedule a debate.

Kerala's political scene is heating up as Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan throws down the gauntlet to the UDF MPs, challenging them to a public debate over their parliamentary performance.

Responding to a statement by AICC General Secretary K C Venugopal, who questioned Vijayan's readiness for such a debate, the CM affirmed his willingness and urged the opposition to set a date and venue.

Vijayan criticized the UDF MPs for not advocating Kerala's development issues in Parliament and allegedly supporting the Centre against state interests. He also accused them of attempting to abolish all Antyodaya Anna Yojana ration cards in the state.

(With inputs from agencies.)