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Kerala CM Criticizes Congress for Fielding Controversial Candidate Lal Singh

Kalyani Jha
18 Apr, 2024

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has voiced strong criticism against the Congress party for nominating Choudhary Lal Singh as its candidate from the Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency in Jammu and Kashmir. Here are the key details:

1. Vijayan’s Allegations:

• Pinarayi Vijayan accused the Congress of lacking genuine ideological opposition to the BJP beyond rhetorical posturing crafted by public relations agencies.

• He specifically criticized the Congress for fielding Lal Singh, citing his alleged participation in a rally supporting the accused in the Kathua rape and murder case of 2018.

2. Choudhary Lal Singh Background:

• Lal Singh, a former BJP leader from Kathua district, recently rejoined the Congress and has been nominated from the Udhampur Parliamentary constituency.

• He previously won the Udhampur Lok Sabha seat twice on a Congress ticket in 2004 and 2009 before switching to the BJP in 2014 and serving as a minister in the PDP-BJP government.

3. Controversy Surrounding Lal Singh:

• Lal Singh faced criticism for his involvement in a rally supporting the accused in the Kathua case, which led to his resignation from the BJP and subsequent formation of the DSSP.

• Despite defending his rally participation as an attempt to defuse tensions, Vijayan’s remarks suggest lingering concerns about Singh’s actions and the Congress’s stance.

The upcoming polling in the Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency on April 19 adds urgency to the debate, highlighting the complexities of alliances and candidate selections in the Indian political landscape.