PM Modi's Visit to Kerala Sparks Controversy as CPI-M Demands Accountability for Pulwama Attack

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a two-day visit to Kerala beginning on Monday. The highlight of his visit is the Yuvam 2023 Conclave organized by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Kochi, where the Prime Minister will address young people. He will also participate in a roadshow from the Naval Airport INS Garuda to the Sacred Hearts College Ground at Thevara in the city.

On Tuesday, the Prime Minister will travel to Thiruvananthapuram, the state capital, to launch the Vande Bharat Express, a new train service connecting Thiruvananthapuram and Kasargod. He will also inaugurate the Kochi Water Metro, an eco-friendly ferry service that connects the islands near Kochi. Additionally, the Prime Minister is scheduled to launch various developmental works worth over INR 3200 crore during the visit.

 

However, ahead of the Prime Minister's visit, the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI), the youth wing of the ruling Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI-M), has raised 100 questions for him on various issues. The CPI(M) leaders have demanded a response from the Prime Minister on the Pulwama controversy, among other issues.

 

According to Satyapal Malik, the former governor of Jammu and Kashmir, the Pulwama attack, which witnessed 40 soldiers losing their lives, was a conspiracy. The CPI(M) leaders have demanded that the Prime Minister and the BJP respond to the allegations made by Malik. The CPI(M) state secretary, M V Govindan, led a protest at Kollam while the Left Democratic Front (LDF) convenor, E P Jayarajan, launched the event at Thiruvananthapuram.

 

In response, Govindan has criticized the BJP and the Prime Minister, stating that only fascists could plan a terrorist attack to fuel nationalism and exploit it for electoral gains. Moreover, Jayarajan welcomed the Vande Bharat Express but expressed concerns that the new train service should not impact the regular timings of daily services, which could affect commuters.

 

The DYFI has launched a massive campaign, erecting hundreds of flex boards next to BJP boards welcoming the Prime Minister, asking him one hundred questions on various issues faced by the youth and the country, such as unemployment, poor wages, and sale of public sector companies, among others. The questions also include topics related to the Pulwama attack, Demonetisation, the 2002 Gujarat riots, horse trading of legislators, PM Cares Fund, encounter politics, and rising fuel prices.

 

All India President of DYFI and Rajya Sabha MP, A A Rahim, stated that the party was asking one hundred questions to the Prime Minister, who had not faced a single press meet in the last nine years. The DYFI has also launched a QR code that will open the questions to the Prime Minister.

 

The Prime Minister's visit to Kerala has generated significant interest, with his public engagements drawing both support and criticism. The BJP hopes that the Yuvam 2023 Conclave will help to energize young people and win their support in the upcoming state assembly elections. Meanwhile, the CPI(M) and other opposition parties are using the visit to criticize the BJP and the Prime Minister on various issues.

 

 

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