'When Jamaat-e-Islami supports CPM, it's considered a secular party, but when it supports UDF, it suddenly becomes communal party'; VD Satheesan lashes out at CPM

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Opposition Leader V. D. Satheesan has responded to CPM State Secretary M. V. Govindan’s remarks regarding Jamaat-e-Islami’s support for the UDF. Satheesan pointed out that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Jamaat-e-Islami had held open discussions in the past. He countered Govindan's statement by highlighting previous public statements made by CPM leaders.

“When the Welfare Party supports the CPM, it's considered a secular party. But when it supports the UDF, it suddenly becomes a communal party—that’s the CPM’s stance. Those who once labelled Madani a communalist now have no problem accepting PDP’s support. The CPM practices double standards, constantly shifting its position like a chameleon. The UDF has not held any discussions with the Welfare Party,” said Satheesan.