Kannur : CPI(M) in Kerala on Saturday asked CPI, a key partner in the ruling LDF, to refrain from airing differences publicly against the government, as opposition would use it as a tool.
While criticising government on policy matters was welcome, Front leaders should desist making controversial statements as it would weaken the government, party secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan said.
LDF should stand united and not give a tool to the opposition to attack the government, either through their words or actions, he said.
The leader’s remarks comes just days after CPI state secretary Kanam Rajendran had come down strongly against the government on various issues, including the April 5 agitation by the mother of a deceased student, causing deep embarrassment to the ruling front.
Balakrishnan responded to the issues raised by the CPI leader. “LDF allies should act more vigilantly.”
“It is natural for different political parties to have different views and opinions on issues. But, expressing such differences openly, especially when the front is in power, will weaken the administration,” he said.
Balakrishnan said he agreed with the Chief Minister’s statement that the strike by relatives of the deceased student Jishnu before the DGP office was unnecessary. — PTI
