“Learning about appointments through media”: Adoor Prakash slams Kerala Govt
Congress MP Adoor Prakash criticizes the Kerala government for making key appointments without consulting the UDF, claiming he learns about them via media.
In a stinging critique of the current administration, United Democratic Front (UDF) Convenor and Congress MP Adoor Prakash has expressed deep dissatisfaction with the Kerala government's decision-making process. The senior leader claimed that the state government is making significant decisions, particularly regarding key appointments, without any prior consultation with the alliance partners.
Lack of Consultation in Key Appointments
Speaking at a press conference in Thiruvananthapuram, Adoor Prakash revealed that he is often finding out about official appointments through media reports rather than through official channels. He noted that as the UDF Convenor, he should be informed of such developments, yet he remains in the dark until they become public news.
"I am learning about the appointments through the media," Prakash stated, highlighting a significant breakdown in communication between the government and the opposition bloc. He emphasized that this lack of transparency is a matter of serious concern and announced his intention to escalate these grievances to the All India Congress Committee (AICC).
Calls for Urgent UDF Meeting
The Congress MP also pointed out a lack of coordination within the opposition front itself. He noted that no UDF meeting has been convened recently to discuss pressing issues. Prakash urged the Chief Minister, who serves as the front chairman, to take the initiative to call for a meeting to address the various pending matters that require collective decision-making.
BJP Attacks INDIA Bloc's Relevance
The political tension in the state was further heightened by comments from Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar. In a sharp rebuttal to the opposition, Chandrasekhar claimed that the INDIA bloc lacks political relevance and serves a singular purpose: to elevate Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.
Chandrasekhar accused the Congress of undermining its regional allies, specifically mentioning the DMK in Tamil Nadu. "The INDIA alliance has no relevance; it did not have any earlier and does not have any today," Chandrasekhar remarked, alleging that the coalition has failed to establish a unified political agenda.