Vijayan's Tense Meeting with Jamaat-e-Islami: Political Tensions Unveiled

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan confirmed a meeting with Jamaat-e-Islami leaders at the CPI(M) office. Despite past collaborations, Vijayan criticized the group's activities, labeling them as antisocial. Jamaat-e-Islami denies seeking validation from CPI(M), highlighting past electoral support agreements, and disputes Vijayan's account.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan acknowledged meeting with Jamaat-e-Islami leaders, who had requested the encounter at the CPI(M) state committee office.

During the engagement, Vijayan expressed skepticism, particularly criticizing the Solidarity Youth Movement's stance, branding them as antisocial elements.

Jamaat-e-Islami's Kerala secretary refuted claims of seeking CPI(M) validation, pointing out previous discussions aimed at electoral cooperation, with meetings extending beyond the CPI(M) office.

(With inputs from agencies.)