The Left Democratic Front government is hoping to rope in the Opposition United Democratic Front’s support in a bid to project a united front against the Centre’s alleged discriminatory policies towards Kerala.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will hold talks with Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan and Deputy Leader of Opposition P.K. Kunhalikutty at 10 a.m. on Monday. Mr. Vijayan’s office, in a brief note, indicated that the meeting was planned in the context of the Union government’s persistent neglect and wrong approaches towards Kerala that had exceeded all limits.
Mr. Satheesan told The Hindu that he and Mr. Kunhalikutty accepted the invitation and would attend the meeting, which is planned in online mode. “We will attend it since it is meant to discuss the financial situation of the State. At the same time, the UDF is clear as to the reasons for the present financial difficulties,” Mr. Satheesan said.
