Congress Criticizes NCP for Alleged Alliance with BJP in Kerala
Sharad Pawar's NCP Siding with BJP, Alleges Cong Leader in Kerala
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Congress leader George J Mathew accused the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), led by Sharad Pawar, of straying from secularism and aligning with the BJP. Meanwhile, the Kerala Legislative Assembly rejected a motion to discuss rising fuel prices, with Chief Minister VD Satheesan stating the government needs more time to assess the situation.
- 01George J Mathew criticized the NCP for allegedly deviating from secularism and siding with the BJP.
- 02Sharad Pawar has previously praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, raising concerns within the Congress.
- 03The Kerala leadership of Congress is firmly against any alignment with the BJP.
- 04The Kerala Legislative Assembly rejected a motion from the opposition regarding inflation and fuel prices.
- 05Chief Minister VD Satheesan acknowledged the rising fuel costs but requested more time for government intervention.
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Congress leader George J Mathew on Tuesday accused the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), led by Sharad Pawar, of deviating from its secular roots and appeasing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Mathew noted that Pawar has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi on multiple occasions and expressed concerns about the NCP's allegiance to the BJP, especially during local body elections in Maharashtra. He emphasized that the Kerala Congress leadership opposes such alignments and hinted at possible new decisions during an upcoming General Body meeting on July 11. In a separate issue, the Kerala Legislative Assembly rejected an adjournment motion from the opposition, which sought to discuss rising inflation and fuel prices. Chief Minister VD Satheesan acknowledged the public's concerns regarding soaring petrol, diesel, and LPG prices but stated that the government requires more time to assess the situation before taking action.
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The allegations against the NCP could influence political dynamics in Kerala, particularly among Congress supporters.
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