Speaking to this newspaper, CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat said that Congress needs to think what message it will convey by fighting against the CPI in Kerala. “The focus of all the speeches in Congress’ Nyay Yatra and Bharat Jodo Yatra is the fight against the BJP, as it should be… But if you go to Kerala and fight the Left, What is the message you are giving? There is no BJP there. Congress needs to think about it,” said Karat.Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said, “The Left parties are very much part of the INDIA group. It has always been understood that this does not preclude group partners from contesting against each other in different states, especially Kerala.” Asked whether Gandhi would contest against her in Wayanad, Annie Raja had said that the decision of each party is their prerogative. Some Opposition leaders are also of the view that two INDIA bloc leaders fighting against each other will be bad optics for the alliance and give ammunition to the BJP to attack them.
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