Despite being financially crippled, the state government is spending over Rs 100 crores on the fourth anniversary celebrations, while healthcare systems collapse, ration shops remain empty, paddy procurement payments are pending, and social security pensions are delayed. The Chief Minister must immediately halt these extravagant celebrations, the Congress leader said.

He also raised concerns about the large-scale backdoor appointments happening in the state, bypassing PSC rank lists, and questioned the priorities of the administration.

Regarding the controversy involving the Chief Minister’s daughter, Satheesan said: “The ongoing investigation is based on evidence related to income tax findings, not political motives. Comparing it to the National Herald case is misleading. Veena T reportedly received funds without providing any services, as testified by those associated with the CMRL company.”

The Leader of Opposition also accused the Chief Minister of strengthening ties with the BJP through a series of breakfast, lunch, and dinner meetings with BJP leaders in Delhi. “Organising such events is a clear move to cement an alliance with the BJP,” he said, noting that even Governors had reportedly boycotted the dinner event.

On the Nilambur by-election, Satheesan said that the UDF candidate would be announced on the same day the election was declared. He criticised the media for only questioning Congress about candidates while sparing the CPM leadership.