'Greed for power from a class traitor'; J Mercykutty Amma responds to Aisha Potty joining Congress

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Former minister and CPM leader J Mercykutty Amma responded to former CPM veteran Aisha Potty’s dramatic switch to Congress ahead of the assembly polls. Mercykutty Amma remarked that Aisha switched allegiance due to greed for power.

“There were no circumstances for Aisha to leave the party. She became a three-time MLA with the party. If she wishes to be with people, how can she join hands with UDF? Can anyone tell at least one instance when UDF sided with people? The pathetic greed for power will strip one of all generosity and humbleness. Aisha Potty committed class betrayal. The party will deal with it,” said J Mercykutty Amma.

Aisha Potty had been at loggerheads with the CPM for some time. She had earlier announced her retirement from active politics due to health problems. She was a member of the CPM Kottarakkara area committee for a long time. Aisha first entered the assembly as a giant slayer by defeating heavyweight R Balakrishna Pillai. She became an MLA from Kottarakkara three times.

After joining the Congress, Aisha responded that she is not afraid of criticism.

“I am still in camaraderie with the comrades of my native place. Only a few decision-makers made it difficult for me. The movement I initially believed in gave me a lot of trouble. It is my native place that made me who I am. I am not here craving for power. I am one among the people,' Aisha clarified. There are indications that Aisha Potty will be the UDF candidate in the upcoming assembly elections in Kottarakkara.