Senior Congress Leader Criticizes Kerala's PRD Over Election Ads

In a scathing critique, Senior Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala accused Kerala's Public Relations Department (PRD) of using taxpayer money to publish misleading advertisements. These ads, which appeared in prominent English and Malayalam newspapers, allegedly downplayed the achievements of the Oommen Chandy administration while spreading falsehoods.

Chennithala labeled this action as both 'an abuse of power' and 'an extravagance,' demanding accountability from the PRD for what he described as election-related campaigning for the ruling CPI(M) and LDF in the upcoming elections. He strongly opposed the PRD's partiality, emphasizing that the department should remain unbiased.

Furthermore, Chennithala warned that legal actions would be pursued against officials using public funds for biased purposes. He highlighted the PRD's failure to address corruption allegations against the first Pinarayi Vijayan government, calling for a balanced representation in their communications.