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The Hindu
03-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Rajeev Chandrasekhar hits back with ‘son-in-law of communist dynasty' remark amid Vizhinjam row
After being criticised by Kerala's Public Works Minister P.A. Mohamed Riyas and trolled on social media for his onstage presence alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the commissioning of the Vizhinjam International Seaport, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Kerala State president Rajeev Chandrasekhar has said the 'son-in-law of the communist dynasty was upset because I arrived early at the inauguration ceremony.' Inaugurating Vikasitha Keralam convention organised by the BJP Alappuzha North district committee on Saturday (May 3), Mr. Chandrasekhar, without naming Mr. Riyas directly, said 'the son-in-law should consult a doctor.' 'He is upset because I arrived early. Since the party workers had come early, as the State president of the party (BJP), I felt that I should also arrive with them. When everyone went to the VIP lounge, I went to see my party workers. That was why I entered the stage early,' said Mr. Chandrasekhar. He said that Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] members were trolling him since Friday night. 'The Prime Minister said that some people would not be able to sleep anymore. That is true. Let them troll me as much as they want and say whatever they want. The BJP will do what it has to do. The BJP and National Democratic Alliance's train has already started moving. Anyone can board this train, including the son-in-law. Our goal is a developed Kerala and we will achieve it,' added Mr. Chandrasekhar.
United News of India
25-04-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
I'm not familiar with corrupt politics of Cong, CPI-M: BJP Kerala chief
On his maiden visit to Kannur district, Chandrasekhar addressed the "Vikasitha Keralam convention" here, and said "I know the politics of development. Our goal is to bring opportunities, jobs and investments to Kerala". Dripping sarcasm, he said "V D Satheeshan's comments were absolutely correct- I do not know the politics of corruption and cheating that the traditional ruling parties Congress and CPI(M) have been practicsng for decades in Kerala." Chandrasekhar also dismissed Satheeshan's allegation that he was "not proficient in Malayalam language". "This is baseless and I was educated and brought up in Thrissur district. I can speak in Malayalam and I can communicate our vision of development message to the people of Kerala and I even know how to wear a Dhoti." He also said "I don't need lessons on how to speak in a Malayali style". Earlier in the day, Chandrasekhar paid floral tributes to K G Marar smrithi mandapam (tomb) at Payyambalam and he also visited the houses of senior BJP/RSS leaders. UNI AK SSP
