UDF, BJP teaming up to destabilize govt: CPM CC

Thiruvananthapuram: The CPM central committee (CC) on Monday repeated the allegation levelled by state secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan last week that ‘Congress-led UDF and the BJP were working in tandem to destabilize the LDF government, demanding the resignation of the chief minister, on false allegations.’
Denouncing the efforts to destabilize the LDF government in Kerala, the CPM CC in a communique issued after the two-day online meet that concluded on Sunday said the party was confident that the people of Kerala will defeat this disruptive move of the UDF and BJP at a time when all efforts are needed to be focused in combating Covid-19 pandemic.
Referring to the gold smuggling case through diplomatic baggage addressed to the UAE consulate, the CC communique said it was chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan who asked for an investigation by the central agencies. “The NIA is currently investigating the matter. All those found guilty and involved in this racket by the NIA should be dealt with in accordance with law,” the CC observed.
It is reliably learnt that CPM state unit’s version regarding the case was accepted by the CPM politburo (PB) that met in between the two-day session. CM Pinarayi Vijayan explained in detail the circumstances of the case and assured the party leadership that anyone found guilty won’t be supported by him. State secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan is learnt to have spoken about the striking similarities between the modes of protest by Congress and BJP and presented his theory that the BJP leadership has made a tacit understanding with opposition leader Ramesh Chennithala whom they prefer over Oommen Chandy and P K Kunhalikutty to lead the UDF.