THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has responded to the protest staged by Youth Congress activists against him inside the flight to Thiruvananthapuram. The CM said in a statement that what happened inside the flight was completely reprehensible. Lashing out at the UDF leadership, the CM said that what happened today was the continuation of the unnecessary struggles aimed at riots.

'The Congress leadership has come forward justifying the Youth Congress activists' violent behaviour inside the plane. It is a reaction that proves the planning behind the incident. This can be seen as a challenge to democracy and the people. Their goal is to create chaos across the state. They also have the support of the BJP,' the statement said.

According to the CM, there was a constant move to provoke those who love the government and the people as a whole. He pointed out that while protesting democratically against such violent and anarchic moves, one should be careful not to fall into the trap of the Opposition.