The opposition in Kerala has opted not to cooperate with the state government’s outreach program, Navakerala Sadas. While the ruling LDF front has been implementing various strategies to weaken the UDF in the state, the decision to distance themselves from the outreach program serves the political interests of the opposition. This action also raises questions about why the opposition MLAs choose not to act as mediators between the people and the government to address public issues.
From the UDF’s perspective, maintaining non-cooperation with the state government is deemed crucial for their potential return to power.
To spotlight the alleged missteps of the state government, the opposition has launched a campaign called Vicharana Sadas (mock trials) across all constituencies in the state. During these sessions, opposition leaders openly criticize the Kerala government for ‘corruption, nepotism, extravagance, and mafia raj.’
AICC General Secretary K.C. Venugopal inaugurated the Vicharana Sadas at Dharmadom, the chief minister’s constituency, on December 2, with other senior opposition leaders inaugurating sessions in various constituencies. The Vicharana Sadas is scheduled to conclude on December 22.
Deputy opposition leader P K Kunhalikutty inaugurated the Vicharana Sadas at Tanur in Malappuram and criticized Navakerala Sadas as a mere publicity stunt.
During these sessions, Kunhalikutty also accepted complaints from the public, assuring that the UDF would address them. He also said the complaints requiring government intervention would be raised in the state assembly.
Regardless of political affiliation, people expect promises made—whether in Navakerala Sadas or Vicharana Sadas—to be fulfilled. The opposition, in its haste to counter programs like Navakerala Sadas, must not neglect the genuine problems of the people. Adequate measures should be taken to address the issues raised during Vicharana Sadas, ensuring a balanced focus on both political critique and public problem-solving.
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