THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will not attend the inauguration ceremony of the Loka Kerala Sabha to be held today. Chief Secretary VP Joy said the CM was staying away from the function due to health reasons. The inaugural function will be held at Kanakakunnu Nishagandhi Auditorium. About 500 delegates from within and outside the country are participating in the Loka Kerala Sabha.

At the same time, it has been informed that the UDF representatives will not participate in the Loka Kerala Sabha. However, expatriate representatives will not be barred from attending the event. UDF convener MM Hasan said the decision was taken against the backdrop of ongoing protests against the chief minister and the government.