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He questioned why Vijayan becomes so visibly upset when Hamas is mentioned.
NEW DELHI: On Monday, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar asserted that Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s strong commitment to appeasement politics hinders his ability to effectively address radical elements within a specific community.
In a Press Conference today, the IT Minister responded to CM Vijayan’s claims stating that the BJP was making the Kochi blast about religion. He questioned why Vijayan becomes so visibly upset when Hamas is mentioned.
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Mos Rajeev Chandrashekhar speaks to the The New IndianHe responds to CM Vijayan’s allegations that BJP leaders and a Union Minister are communalizing the blast in Kochi.
“I don’t understand why CM Vijayan becomes upset when… pic.twitter.com/MnmiGPBlxV
— The New Indian (@TheNewIndian_in) October 30, 2023
While talking to The New Indian, Rajeev Chandrasekhar said, “I don’t feel anyone in this world will disagree with the fact that Hamas is perpetrating the worst kinds of terror against children, women and innocent people who beheaded babies, raped women just 10 days ago. So, when somebody says Hamas, why CM Pinarayi Vijayan have to say we are targeting people from x community or y community.”
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BIG BREAKING: Four blasts in Kerala
Four coordinated blasts rock Kerala at a Jehovah’s Witness meeting, in Kalamassery, where Jews live.
This comes barely 12 hours after Former #Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal surfaced in Kerala over a virtual address ata pro-Palestine rally in… pic.twitter.com/2xdfhLfXMQ
— The New Indian (@TheNewIndian_in) October 29, 2023
Chandrasekhar also alleged that Kerala under CM Vijayan has shown tolerance towards radical elements and radicalisation.
“I didn’t speak about any community, why does it bother him when someone speaks about Hamas. That’s the fact to prove that he is so deeply invested in appeasement politics that today he is not able to deal with the radical elements of a particular community,” he explained.
Vijayan, during a brief press meeting held at the Secretariat complex in Thiruvananthapuram, alleged that the statements by the BJP leader were the reflection of an absolute communal outlook.
FLASH| MoS Rajeev Chandrashekhar addressed a press conference on #KeralaBlast
“The CM of Kerala is playing politics in Delhi When #BombBlasts happening in kochi. Vargheeya vadhi term cannot be used to cover your inability”, said MoS @Rajeev_GoI
Reports: @Viveknarayan805 pic.twitter.com/LeGTCV11iG
— The New Indian (@TheNewIndian_in) October 30, 2023
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Responding to the Chief Minister’s remarks, Chandrasekhar clarified that he did not mention any specific community on social media. He emphasised that he was specifically addressing the issue of Hamas. “It was almost like the CM was trying to equate Hamas with the broader Muslim brothers and sisters of our state and country,” he said.
Earlier on Monday, Chief Minister Vijayan paid a visit to the Zamra International Convention Centre, the site of the explosions, and the medical college where the injured people are currently receiving treatment.
FLASH| MoS Rajeev Chandrashekhar addressed a press conference on #KeralaBlast
MoS stated, “To accuse me of being communal is false. I can unequivocally state that the Kerala CM is a liar. I can openly and proudly declare that we have no connections with SDPI and Hamas.”… pic.twitter.com/7YBJssT3I2
— The New Indian (@TheNewIndian_in) October 30, 2023
He was joined by a group of ministers, and through a social media update, the CM conveyed that the investigation into the series of explosions at the religious gathering, which tragically resulted in three fatalities, was making significant progress.
The blasts that occurred oon Sunday during a Jehovah’s Witness prayer convention at Kalamassery in Ernakulam district on Sunday resulted in three casualties and 41 injuries. The incident has raised concerns about potential social tensions and the importance of maintaining unity and harmony in Kerala.
BIG BREAKING: One person has already surrendered at the Kodakara police station in Thrissur, in connection with the #Keralablasts at the #JehovahsWitnesses convention centre in #Kochi.
Reports @Viveknarayan805 pic.twitter.com/0ATFhcS4mN
— The New Indian (@TheNewIndian_in) October 29, 2023
BIG BREAK : The Kochi serial blast case on the first day has been transferred to the NIA.
This after under-pressure Kerala government scrambles to justify how it allowed a pro Hamas address by Khalid Meshal to take place in its capital and rupture peace in India.
Follow… pic.twitter.com/wYdyc2mrc6
— Rohan Dua (@rohanduaT02) October 29, 2023
