Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has alleged that United Democratic Front (UDF) MPs from Kerala are not taking up issues related to the Centre’s neglect of the State’s problems because of an unholy alliance between the Congress and the BJP.
He was addressing Navakerala Sadas, the State government’s public outreach event, for the Beypore Assembly constituency in Beypore on Sunday. This was the third and final day of the event in Kozhikode district.
Mr. Vijayan claimed that the Centre had not been releasing around ₹57,000 crore, which was due to the State. “At the Navakerala Sadas, we explain such things to the people. But why the Congress is getting upset if we criticise the Centre? That party will not do anything that will annoy the Union government,” he alleged. Mr. Vijayan said that though the 18 UDF MPs had unanimously agreed to sign a memorandum to the Union Finance Minister, highlighting the State’s concerns, they backed out at the last minute. “Have you ever heard any of those MPs raising their voice against the Centre’s neglect of Kerala? Instead, they have used Parliament to discredit the State, “ he added.
