Tensions Rise Between UDF Legislators Following Kerala Constituency Visit
Two UDF MLAs have clashed over a visit to a critical infrastructure site in Kerala's Alappuzha district, highlighting rising tensions within the ruling Congress-led coalition. Kuttanad MLA's visit was criticized by the local representative, sparking a debate over protocol and jurisdiction among lawmakers.
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In Kerala's Alappuzha district, a dispute has surfaced within the United Democratic Front (UDF) as two of its MLAs clashed over a visit to the Thottappally Spillway. Kuttanad MLA Reji Cherian's unscheduled visit to the spillway, part of Ambalappuzha Assembly constituency, has sparked criticism from local MLA G Sudhakaran, who maintains Cherian failed to follow protocols for notifying the visit.
At a public event, Sudhakaran criticized Cherian's actions, suggesting they might violate assembly privileges. He referred to a business connection of Cherian's, hinting at potential conflicts of interest. Cherian defended his position, asserting his right to address issues in Kuttanad and claiming his actions aimed to assess the spillway's condition for his constituency's benefit. This exchange has created friction just weeks after the Congress-led UDF assumed office.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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