Satheeshan opts out of port inauguration

Leader of opposition V D Satheesan will not attend the inaugural function of the Vizhinjam Seaport on May 2.

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LEADER of opposition V D Satheesan will not attend the inaugural function of the Vizhinjam Seaport on May 2. His office alleged that the LDF government failed to ensure his presence in the inaugural function.

However, the Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan dismissed the allegation and clarified that Satheesan's name was included in the list submitted by the state government to the Prime Minister's Office.

"The final decision on the list of attendees was taken by the PMO. The state government had only submitted the proposals. The invitation was sent after the PMO gave the final list to the state government. The invitation was extended to all leaders from the Chief Minister's Office simultaneously," he said.

Congress has decided to limit the presence of Opposition in the inaugural function to its Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor and Vizhinjam MLA M Vincent.