THRISSUR: The protests against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan are meaningless, said politburo member Prakash Karat. The gold smuggling case was investigated by central agencies. It was the major issue during the last polls. Yet, the verdict was favourable for the Left front, he said.

There is clear planning behind the current controversy. The aim is to sabotage the Left government. The people will realize this move, Karat said.