Sat Sep 06 13:58:36 UTC 2025: **Summary:**

Congress MP K. Sudhakaran criticized Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan for attending an Onam dinner hosted by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. Sudhakaran felt the attendance was inappropriate given the ongoing protests surrounding the alleged police assault of a Youth Congress leader in Kunnamkulam. He believed Satheesan’s presence sent a negative message amidst criticism directed at the Chief Minister, who also oversees the Home portfolio.

**News Article:**

**Congress MP Sudhakaran Criticizes Opposition Leader’s Dinner with Chief Minister Amidst Protest**

**Kannur, India – September 6, 2025** – Congress MP and former KPCC president K. Sudhakaran has publicly criticized Leader of the Opposition V.D. Satheesan for attending an Onam dinner hosted by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday.

Speaking to reporters in Kannur, Mr. Sudhakaran stated that Mr. Satheesan’s presence at the event was “inappropriate” given the escalating protests sparked by the alleged police assault on a Youth Congress leader at the Kunnamkulam police station.

“If it were me, I would not have done so,” Mr. Sudhakaran said, adding that the meeting sends the wrong message at a time when the Chief Minister, who also holds the Home portfolio, is facing intense scrutiny.

The controversy stems from recently released footage depicting Youth Congress leader Sujith being brutally beaten inside the Kunnamkulam police station. The incident has ignited widespread condemnation and protests across the State, placing increased pressure on the Chief Minister’s office. The incident has drawn national attention, with many questioning the timing of Mr. Satheesan’s attendance at the Chief Minister’s dinner. The debate highlights the growing tension between the ruling party and the opposition.

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