Political Allegations Fly as Kerala's Nilambur By-Election Heats Up

In the heated political environment of Kerala, VD Satheesan, Leader of the Opposition, has leveled serious accusations against the ruling Communist Party of India (Marxist). He claims the party is collaborating with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in what he describes as an 'unholy nexus.' This allegation comes amid construction-related mishaps on national highways, which Satheesan says have gone unchallenged by the state government.

Satheesan alleges that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is aligning with RSS narratives, particularly against Malappuram, a Muslim-majority district. He suggests that the State's cordial interactions with the Central government, despite local issues, indicate a deeper political alignment with BJP interests.

The timing of these accusations coincides with the Nilambur Assembly by-election, a contest marked by intense political rivalry between the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF). Both camps have traded accusations of religious intolerance, with the by-election seen as a critical precursor to the 2026 Assembly elections.

(With inputs from agencies.)