THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Noted industrialist M A Yusuff Ali rejected the accusations that the Loka Kerala Sabha is an extravagant event. He rejected the criticisms while addressing the Loka Kerala Sabha. He also asked due you call it extravagant providing accommodation and food to the expatriates.

‘Both the opposition and the ruling party should unite in the case of expatriates. The expats who came for the Loka Kerala Sabha came on their own expense. Is it extravagant providing accommodation and food for expatriates? Do not exaggerate unnecessary things by terming it extravagant, said Yusuff Ali.

Meantime, opposition leader came to the fore replying to Yusuff Ali. He said that it was a collective decision of the opposition not to attend the Loka Kerala Sabha and that our minds are not that wide enough to attend it when more than 100 workers are injured.

The third Loka Kerala Sabha started yesterday. The opposition had decided to boycott the event.

The opposition leaders had not attended the public meet convened yesterday. Extravaganza and luxury should be avoided, the conduct report of the decisions taken in the last two sabhas are required. UDF convener M M Hasan said the decision was taken as there was no response to the suggestions forwarded by opposition leader to ensure adequate representation for the opposition expatriate organizations.