Political Tensions in Kerala: Minister Sivankutty vs BJP's Chandrasekhar

Kerala's Education Minister V Sivankutty demanded an apology from BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar for comments about CM Pinarayi Vijayan and PWD Minister Riyas. Chandrasekhar criticized the exclusion of Riyas from an event. Sivankutty called for respect and highlighted Riyas' qualifications, questioning Chandrasekhar's eligibility to comment.

Kerala General Education Minister V Sivankutty has openly criticized BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar, calling for an apology over contentious remarks involving Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and PWD Minister P A Mohammed Riyas.

Chandrasekhar's comments followed the exclusion of Riyas from a Prime Ministerial event in Kerala, suggesting that if Vijayan had issues with the absence of his son-in-law Riyas, it was his own problem.

Sivankutty responded robustly at a press conference, condemning Chandrasekhar's statements as 'disgraceful' and politically petty, emphasizing the political credentials of Minister Riyas while questioning the BJP leader's own qualifications.

(With inputs from agencies.)