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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has raised a storm of criticism against the newly elected Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) government in Kerala over the appointment of the state’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Rathan U Kelkar as secretary to chief minister VD Satheesan. The BJP has termed it as a ‘case of selective outrage’, pointing out that Rahul Gandhi, the Congress leader, had recently courted controversy by making inflammatory remarks about the West Bengal government’s handling of the electoral process.

BJP Seeks Answers on Double Standards

The BJP claimed that while Rahul Gandhi had accused the West Bengal government of ‘loot’ and ‘rampant corruption’ during the assembly polls, he had chosen to remain silent on the very same issues in Kerala. ‘Ratan U Kelkar’s appointment as the chief minister’s secretary is a mockery of democratic norms and a clear case of selective outrage. If Rahul Gandhi had issues with the West Bengal government, why is he not speaking out against his own ally in Kerala?’ BJP spokesperson, Sambit Patra, questioned. The BJP also pointed out that the appointment of the CEO as a secretary to the chief minister is a clear conflict of interest and undermines the neutrality of the electoral process.

The party also drew attention to Rahul Gandhi’s recent statement in Bengal, where he had accused the state government of ‘loot’ and ‘rampant corruption’ during the assembly polls. ‘If Rahul Gandhi had issues with the West Bengal government, why is he not speaking out against his own ally in Kerala?’ Patra asked, adding that the Congress leader’s silence on the matter was a clear indication of the party’s double standards.

Questions Over the Appointment Process

The BJP has also raised questions over the appointment process of Rathan U Kelkar as the chief minister’s secretary. ‘Was the appointment made on merit, or was it a favour to the Congress leader?’ Patra asked, adding that the party demanded a probe into the matter. The BJP also pointed out that the appointment of the CEO as a secretary to the chief minister is a clear case of nepotism and undermines the neutrality of the electoral process.

The party also claimed that the appointment of the CEO as the chief minister’s secretary was a clear case of the Congress party’s efforts to consolidate power and undermine the neutrality of the electoral process. ‘The Congress party’s actions are a clear attempt to stifle dissent and opposition, and the BJP will not let them get away with it,’ Patra said, adding that the party would take up the matter in the parliament and seek answers from the Kerala government.

BJP’s Demand for an Inquiry

The BJP has demanded an inquiry into the appointment process of Rathan U Kelkar as the chief minister’s secretary. ‘We demand a probe into the matter to determine whether the appointment was made on merit or was it a favour to the Congress leader,’ Patra said, adding that the party would not let the matter rest until justice is delivered. The BJP also claimed that the appointment of the CEO as the chief minister’s secretary was a clear case of the Congress party’s efforts to consolidate power and undermine the neutrality of the electoral process.

The party has also called upon the Election Commission of India to take cognizance of the matter and take necessary action to protect the neutrality of the electoral process. ‘The Election Commission must take action to ensure that the electoral process is not compromised by the actions of the Kerala government,’ Patra said, adding that the party would continue to fight for the cause of democracy and the rights of the people.

The controversy has sparked a heated debate in the state with many questioning the wisdom of appointing the CEO as the chief minister’s secretary. While the Congress party has defended the appointment, the BJP has vowed to take up the matter in the parliament and seek answers from the Kerala government.

The BJP’s criticism comes at a time when the Congress party is facing criticism over its handling of the electoral process in West Bengal. While Rahul Gandhi had accused the West Bengal government of ‘loot’ and ‘rampant corruption’ during the assembly polls, the Congress party is now facing criticism for its own actions in Kerala.

The BJP’s demand for an inquiry into the appointment process has sparked a heated debate in the state, with many questioning the wisdom of appointing the CEO as the chief minister’s secretary.

The controversy has also sparked a debate over the issue of selective outrage, with many questioning why Rahul Gandhi had chosen to speak out against the West Bengal government but remained silent on the same issues in Kerala.

The BJP’s criticism has also raised questions over the appointment process of Rathan U Kelkar as the chief minister’s secretary, with many questioning whether the appointment was made on merit or was it a favour to the Congress leader.

The controversy has sparked a heated debate in the state, with many questioning the wisdom of appointing the CEO as the chief minister’s secretary. While the Congress party has defended the appointment, the BJP has vowed to take up the matter in the parliament and seek answers from the Kerala government.

The BJP’s demand for an inquiry into the appointment process has sparked a heated debate in the state, with many questioning the wisdom of appointing the CEO as the chief minister’s secretary.

The controversy has also sparked a debate over the issue of selective outrage, with many questioning why Rahul Gandhi had chosen to speak out against the West Bengal government but remained silent on the same issues in Kerala.

The BJP’s criticism has also raised questions over the appointment process of Rathan U Kelkar as the chief minister’s secretary, with many questioning whether the appointment was made on merit or was it a favour to the Congress leader.

The controversy has sparked a heated debate in the state, with many questioning the wisdom of appointing the CEO as the chief minister’s secretary. While the Congress party has defended the appointment, the BJP has vowed to take up the matter in the parliament and seek answers from the Kerala government.

The controversy has also sparked a debate over the issue of selective outrage, with many questioning why Rahul Gandhi had chosen to speak out against the West Bengal government but remained silent on the same issues in Kerala.

The BJP’s criticism has also raised questions over the appointment process of Rathan U Kelkar as the chief minister’s secretary, with many questioning whether the appointment was made on merit or was it a favour to the Congress leader.

The controversy has sparked a heated debate in the state, with many questioning the wisdom of appointing the CEO as the chief minister’s secretary. While the Congress party has defended the appointment, the BJP has vowed to take up the matter in the parliament and seek answers from the Kerala government.

The controversy has also sparked a debate over the issue of selective outrage, with many questioning why Rahul Gandhi had chosen to speak out against the West Bengal government but remained silent on the same issues in Kerala.

The BJP’s criticism has also raised questions over the appointment process of Rathan U Kelkar as the chief minister’s secretary, with many questioning whether the appointment was made on merit or was it a favour to the Congress leader.

The controversy has sparked a heated debate in the state, with many questioning the wisdom of appointing the CEO as the chief minister’s secretary. While the Congress party has defended the appointment, the BJP has vowed to take up the matter in the parliament and seek answers from the Kerala government.

The controversy has also sparked a debate over the issue of selective outrage, with many questioning why Rahul Gandhi had chosen to speak out against the West Bengal government but remained silent on the same issues in Kerala.

The BJP’s criticism has also raised questions over the appointment process of Rathan U Kelkar as the chief minister’s secretary, with many questioning whether the appointment was made on merit or was it a favour to the Congress leader.

The controversy has sparked a heated debate in the state, with many questioning the wisdom of appointing the CEO as the chief minister’s secretary. While the Congress party has defended the appointment, the BJP has vowed to take up the matter in the parliament and seek answers from the Kerala government.

The controversy has also sparked a debate over the issue of selective outrage, with many questioning why Rahul Gandhi had chosen to speak out against the West Bengal government but remained silent on the same issues in Kerala.

The BJP’s criticism has also raised questions over the appointment process of Rathan U Kelkar as the chief minister’s secretary, with many questioning whether the appointment was made on merit or was it a favour to the Congress leader.

The controversy has sparked a heated debate in the state, with many questioning the wisdom of appointing the CEO as the chief minister’s secretary. While the Congress party has defended the appointment, the BJP has vowed to take up the matter in the parliament and seek answers from the Kerala government.

The controversy has also sparked a debate over the issue of selective outrage, with many questioning why Rahul Gandhi had chosen to speak out against the West Bengal government but remained silent on the same issues in Kerala.

The BJP’s criticism has also raised questions over the appointment process of Rathan U Kelkar as the chief minister’s secretary, with many questioning whether the appointment was made on merit or was it a favour to the Congress leader.

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