Kerala’s ruling Marxist Communist Party (CPI-M) politburo member A about the Lok Sabha victory of Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra from Wayanad constituency. Vijayaraghavan’s recent controversial remarks were sharply criticized by Congress and Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leaders on Sunday (December 22, 2024). Congress leaders accused the senior CPI(M) leader of making the remarks to appease the Sangh Parivar, while its ally and constituent in the opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) IUML accused him of trying to instigate majoritarian communalism in the society. Have been.
During a party event in Wayanad on Saturday, Vijayaraghavan reportedly claimed that Rahul Gandhi won big twice with the support of communal forces and that extremist elements were present in Priyanka Gandhi’s campaign rallies. All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary K. C. Venugopal strongly criticized Vijayaraghavan and accused him of using communal language. He said that even the Sangh Parivar may hesitate in using such language against Rahul Gandhi.
Congress leader made allegations
Venugopal asked whether CPI(M) also had the same opinion. He said, ‘‘ How can a person holding the post of CPI(M) Politburo member speak in such a communal manner?’’ The Congress leader alleged, ‘‘This is part of an agreement to please the BJP. This is not just the statement of CPI(M). This is BJP’s quote to target Rahul Gandhi.’’ Leader of Opposition in Kerala Assembly V.D. Satheesan also expressed similar sentiments and accused the CPI(M) of pursuing the same communal agenda propagated by the Sangh Parivar.
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Satheesan told reporters in Kochi, ‘‘After the parliamentary elections, the CPI(M) is busy appeasing the majority. This is an attempt to garner the support of the Sangh Parivar and avoid investigation by central agencies.’’ He alleged that only Vijayaraghavan can claim that Priyanka Gandhi has killed ‘terrorists’ Wayanad Lok Sabha seat won by more than four lakh votes with the support of. Kerala Pradesh Congress President (KPCC) President K. Sudhakaran strongly criticized Vijayaraghavan, saying that his remarks were in line with the ‘agenda&rsquo of the Sangh Parivar. and ‘anti-Muslim sentiments’ Displays. Sudhakaran accused the ruling CPI(M) of surrendering to extreme communalism and supporting the RSS in the state.
Sudhakaran alleged, ‘‘This is why CPI(M) leaders are repeatedly making communal comments that threaten religious harmony and unity of the society.’’ The KPCC president said that Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi won the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat with the support of secular and democratic voters and not with the support of minority communal votes. IUML leaders PK Kunhalikutty and KM Shaji also condemned Vijayaraghavan’s statements, calling them ‘cruel’ And ‘baseless’ relaxed me. Kunhalikutty said, ‘‘Claiming that the victory of Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi was due to minority communalism is an attempt to instigate majority communalism.’’ He said, ‘‘This reflects the political strategy of BJP across India. CPI(M) is experimenting with the same approach in Kerala.’’
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