THIRUVANATHPURAM: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan condemned Tuesday Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane‘s recent comments referring to the southern state as a “mini-Pakistan”. Calling the statement “provocative and condemnable,” Pinarayi said it reflects Sangh Parivar’s intent to alienate regions where they struggle to gain influence.
“Sangh Parivar spreads hatred and alienation to marginalise areas that challenge their ideology,” the CM said, questioning the suitability of BJP’s Rane for his position.Vijayan also criticised BJP brass for failing to address what he termed a serious violation of constitutional values.
Congress general secretary KC Venugopal also denounced Rane’s remarks, accusing BJP of harbouring animosity towards Kerala. “Calling Kerala a ‘mini-Pakistan’ is a disgraceful attack on a state recognised globally for its excellence in education, healthcare, and communal harmony,” he posted on X. Rane’s comments were made during a rally in Pune’s Purandar tehsil Sunday.
