CM Vijayan not a divine figure; his approach shows arrogance, says Rahul Gandhi

KERALA: Rahul Gandhi said Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan was not a ‘divine figure’ uniquely capable of ruling Kerala, and that the state was home to many capable leaders marked by humility and empathy.

He argued that projecting oneself as the sole capable leader insults the people of Kerala and reflects arrogance.

According to him, such messaging undermines both the public and other leaders within the Left.

Building on this sharp critique, Rahul Gandhi alleged that the ongoing electoral contest in Kerala is not a conventional bipolar fight, but one marked by a tacit understanding between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Left Democratic Front (LDF), positioning the United Democratic Front (UDF) as the sole opposition force.

Addressing a campaign rally in Thrissur, he intensified his attack on both CM Vijayan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.