Congress Leader Accuses Kerala CM of Targeting Rahul Gandhi
In a recent statement, Sunny Joseph, the KPCC President, has accused Kerala's Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of making unfounded allegations against Rahul Gandhi. Joseph claims that these attacks are politically motivated, aimed at benefiting the CPI(M)-BJP alliance in the upcoming elections. He highlighted Gandhi's active role in leading protests against Modi's policies and questioned the CPI(M)'s support for Vijayan's stance. The controversy raises concerns about the political dynamics in Kerala as the assembly elections approach.
Mar 24, 2026, 17:40 IST
Allegations Against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan
The President of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) and Peravoor MLA, Sunny Joseph, has criticized Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, claiming that he repeatedly makes baseless allegations against Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha and a senior Congress figure. Joseph emphasized that Rahul Gandhi is leading significant protests across the nation against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policies, both inside and outside Parliament.
The Congress legislator accused the CPI(M) and BJP of colluding secretly, suggesting that Vijayan's accusations are aimed at benefiting the CPI(M)-BJP alliance in the upcoming assembly elections.
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Joseph pointed out that Chief Minister Vijayan is unwilling to speak a word against the Prime Minister. He questioned whether the central leadership of CPI(M) supports this stance. It is known that CPI(M) candidates in Tamil Nadu are using images of Rahul Gandhi to solicit votes. Furthermore, due to his outspoken criticism of the BJP and his firm political stance, over 30 cases have been filed against him across various regions of the country, totaling 36 cases. BJP leaders have attempted to force him into retreat through legal challenges, yet Rahul Gandhi continues to boldly represent a secular India.
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Joseph remarked that the nation has witnessed the malicious attempts to revoke Rahul Gandhi's parliamentary membership from Wayanad. He questioned why the Chief Minister remains silent on this issue. Earlier today, Congress General Secretary K.C. Venugopal also accused the BJP and CPI(M) in Kerala of having a "clear and unholy alliance," claiming that both parties have made secret agreements in several constituencies.