Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan pulled no punches in his criticism of the Congress and the Cental government during the fourth day of Navakerala Sadas in Kannur District. Leading a group of Ministers to venues in Azhikode, Kannur, Dharmadam, and Thalassery on Tuesday, Mr. Vijayan addressed various issues, including the assault on Youth Congress workers in Pazhayangadi.
Criticising the Opposition, Mr. Vijayan particularly hit out at Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president K. Sudhakaran for threatening to take the fight to the streets after the Pazhyangadi incident. On Monday, black flags were waved at the motorcade of Mr. Vijayan as it passed through Pazhyangadi. Youth Congress workers alleged that they were manhandled by supporters of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M].
The Chief Minister issued a stern warning, stating that street confrontations will be dealt with firmly, emphasising that he has witnessed numerous such incidents in the past. He cautioned that confronting Ministers is tantamount to confronting the people, urging individuals to be prepared for the consequences of their actions, framing it as a challenge to the State and its people
