Kerala’s political landscape heated up as Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan dismissed claims of an attack on Health Minister Veena George by KSU activists at Kannur railway station. On Wednesday, he cited Congress’s initial findings: zero proof of physical violence.
Satheesan painted a clear picture: Upon George’s arrival, the platform hosted 35 cops and merely four KSU members. “Protests happened, but no one neared the minister—no assault,” he clarified.
Vowing a detailed probe, Satheesan warned of severe repercussions for any errant Congress workers. “Show us the attack pictures,” he demanded, hinting at pre-election drama.
CPI(M) hit back hard, labeling it a orchestrated strike. CM Pinarayi Vijayan visited the hospital where George receives ICU care for neck and arm injuries under specialist watch.
State CPI(M) chief M.V. Govindan accused Congress top brass of complicity, stressing the rarity of attacks on women ministers in Kerala. Kannur erupted in CPI(M) protests denouncing the alleged assault, while KSU rejected all charges.
“We shouted slogans, nothing more—release the videos if we attacked,” declared KSU president Aloysius Xavier. KPCC president K. Sudhakaran, from Kannur, reinforced: Current visuals reveal no attack.
This face-off underscores Kerala’s charged atmosphere ahead of polls, with accusations flying and truth caught in partisan crossfire. Both camps remain locked in battle, awaiting conclusive evidence.